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Kingsmill's ABF set to add Hovis Group to bakery portfolio

Associated British Foods confirmed the news of the potential purchase just moments before announcing that Vivergo Fuels is due to close UK bioethanol production in Hull

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 2 min read
"This transaction will create a UK bakeries business that is both profitable and sustainable over the long-term. Supporting the Hovis and Kingsmill brands with well-invested and efficient operations will also enable innovation and growth."
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"This transaction will create a UK bakeries business that is both profitable and sustainable over the long-term. Supporting the Hovis and Kingsmill brands with well-invested and efficient operations will also enable innovation and growth."

Hovis is set to be acquired by the Associated British Foods (ABF), pending approval from the UK's competition and consumer protection regulator. The multinational food processing and retailing company,...

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