Dossier
Kingsmill
Coverage of Kingsmill in the Nexus archive.
- Kingsmill owner cleared to create UK’s biggest bread brand with Hovis takeover
Associated British Foods (ABF) has been cleared by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to acquire Hovis, creating the UK’s largest bread brand. The CMA determined that ABF’s bakeries arm would likely exit the UK market if the £75m deal did not proceed.
- ABF poised to reveal result of Primark and food business demerger plan
Associated British Foods (ABF) is set to announce plans for a demerger separating Primark from its food businesses, including Kingsmill, Twinings, and the sugar division. The move aims to address challenges from rising costs and competition in both fashion and food sectors.