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Pulses and millets record growth even as total sowing falls slightly behind last year.

The watchdog provisionally concluded that the merger is unlikely to raise competition concerns in Great Britain, largely because ABF’s bakery arm, Allied Bakeries, is expected to exit the market if the deal does not proceed.

The company plans wider distribution and stronger marketing as it works to grow beyond its core regions.

The system is tailored for in store and light industrial baking, allowing bakers to produce a wide range of breads, pastries, and other baked items throughout the day without requiring large, traditional production ovens.

The company says the Ohio site will stay open for at least 20 months as it adjusts supply and supports workers.