UK

This expanded stake coincides with ABF’s ongoing activity in the UK bakery sector, including its recent acquisition of the Hovis bread brand under its Allied Bakeries division, which also owns brands like Kingsmill and Sunblest.

The Leeds centre is designed to support food and beverage manufacturers with cutting-edge research, formulation guidance, and prototype development.

The launch is part of Baker & Baker’s broader portfolio of frozen and par-baked bakery items, including donuts, waffles, and grab-and-go snacks.

The investment plan is structured in two phases, each targeting key areas of production and innovation.

The new electric trucks, powered entirely by certified renewable energy (REGOs), produce zero emissions during operation and are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 95 tonnes per truck annually.