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The deal, which was first agreed in August 2025 and cleared by the UK Competition and Markets Authority in June 2026, brings together well known packaged bread brands including Hovis and Kingsmill under a single UK bakery platform that ABF says will focus on revitalizing brands.

The systems are engineered to load multiple trays of unbaked product onto corresponding oven decks quickly and safely, then unload them after baking, removing strenuous, repetitive tasks from bakery staff and reducing the risk of workplace injuries.

The company has completed a US$5 million upgrade that will increase soybean processing and expand support for Italian farmers.

By expanding manufacturing capacity and accelerating innovation, the new facility will strengthen the company’s ability to meet rising consumer demand for memorable food experiences in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing markets.

Viney succeeds Massimo D’Ambrosio, who has moved to a new role within Ferrero Group in the United States.