Acquisitions and Funding
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Rise Baking Company to acquire Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery in Northeast expansion move
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, pending standard closing conditions.
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Brace’s Bakery acquired by Boparan Private Office
The acquisition brings together Brace’s regional heritage and brand recognition with BPO’s growing experience of investing in British food businesses, including its recent acquisition of Roberts Bakery in 2025.
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ABF receives regulatory clearance for Hovis acquisition
The landmark decision clears the path for ABF, which owns the Kingsmill brand, to finalize its acquisition of Hovis from the private equity firm Endless LLP.
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Ingredion agrees to acquire Tate & Lyle in major global food ingredients deal
Ingredion’s proposed acquisition of Tate & Lyle will create a US$9.9 billion ingredients powerhouse focused on sugar reduction, texture solutions, fortification, and food innovation.
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Associated British Foods strengthens bakery portfolio with Abe’s Bagels acquisition
The deal, confirmed in May 2026, transfers ownership of the brand and its St Johns bakery to GWF, which will integrate Abe’s into its existing bakery portfolio that includes Tip Top and Abbotts Bakery.