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NewsABF’s Hovis merger cleared by CMA in Britain
Allied Bakeries would be forced to close down in Great Britain if its proposed merger with Hovis fell through, the CMA’s independent panel has found
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NewsEx-Hovis CEO appointed to lead Jacksons Bakery
The new hire will join Jacksons on 14 September 2026, in his first role since his three-year stint as Hovis CEO
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NewsHovis-Kingsmill merger fast-tracked by CMA to full investigation
The announcement came the same morning as ABF warned of lower profits than expected in an unscheduled trading update
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NewsMarkets watchdog launches inquiry into Hovis-ABF merger
The Competition & Markets Authority has launched a probe into Associated British Foods’ acquisition of Hovis from private equity group Endless
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Analysis & FeaturesThe top 150 UK food & drink supplier rankings and report 2025
After a series of crises, the UK’s biggest 150 food & drink manufacturers have shifted their sights from survival mode to the pursuit of greater profitability and investment in automation
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NewsHovis launches major AI deployment in its bakeries
The bread-maker has partnered with industrial AI specialist Intelliam on the project, which it says marks a ‘game-changing shift for our business’
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NewsHovis makes sourdough debut with sliced cob duo
White Sourdough Cob and Seeded Sourdough Cob are poised to roll out on 13 October
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NewsHovis CEO Jon Jenkins steps down after three years
Hovis owner Endless last month reached an agreement to sell the brand to ABF
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Analysis & FeaturesCan a Hovis and Kingsmill combo stop the rot in sliced bread?
ABF hopes merger will pull both Hovis and Kingsmill back from the brink amid a decline in sliced bread. What are the chances?
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NewsKingsmill owner ABF acquires Hovis in major bakery merger
Kingsmill owner Associated British Foods has inked a deal to acquire Hovis Group, after months of speculation
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Luke Batson, assistant brand manager, Hovis
‘People believe that launching a new product that aligns with the current trends can happen within weeks’
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NewsHovis suffers delists across the traditional big four supermarkets
Sainsbury’s appears to have delisted the most Hovis products, with 10 lines out of stock
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NewsHovis confirms talks over merger as losses deepen and sales fall
Turnover at Hovis fell 8.6% to £446.8m in the 52 weeks to 28 September 2024, down from £489m in the previous 53-week financial period, the accounts revealed
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NewsHovis adds sub rolls and loaves in ‘premium’ innovation push
‘We have worked diligently to ensure we’re offering shoppers premium yet accessible, everyday options,’ said Hovis
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Comment & OpinionThree reasons ABF is now talking to Hovis about Kingsmill
There is no guarantee a Best of Both merger will be a success for Kingsmill and Hovis
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NewsKingsmill supplier ABF confirms merger talks with Hovis owner Endless
The mooted deal ‘could be structured as an acquisition of Hovis by ABF, according to analysts’
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NewsMcCormick hires Pete Skipwith as UK&I consumer sales director
Skipwith joined the business from Hovis earlier this month
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RankingsBakery & bread 2024: Brits plump for speciality bakery lines
As fewer standard loaves go through tills, brands are capitalising on the growth of more speciality items
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Comment & OpinionWhy couldn’t Morrisons find a buyer for Rathbones bakery?
Morrisons’ failure to find a home for its Rathbones bakery has left many in the sector baffled as to what went wrong.
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NewsMorrisons own-label bakery Rathbones sinks to a loss as Hovis speculation mounts
Newly filed accounts at Companies House from Rathbone Kear Ltd revealed the own-label supplier increased revenues 13% to £70.5m in the 52 weeks ended 29 October 2023