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Diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group
abf.co.uk- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Founded year
- 1935
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 10,000+
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Latest news about Associated British Foods (ABF)
In short: ABF confirmed plans to demerge its Primark fashion chain from its food operations by 2027 and reported mixed financial results amidst restructuring.
Company announcements
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ABF announces demerger of Primark from FoodCo
The Board decided to separate Primark and FoodCo, intending both to be listed and effective before the end of 2027.
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ABF announces interim results
Group revenue decreased 2%, adjusted operating profit fell 18%. Primark sales grew 2% amid investments. Declares 20.7p interim dividend. Plans Primark demerger.
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ABF welcomes CMA interim report on Hovis acquisition
The report recognizes the transaction will create a stronger competitor for innovation and growth. ABF commits to constructive engagement for clearance.
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ABF appoints Eoin Tonge as Primark Chief Executive
Eoin Tonge, previously interim CEO, takes the role immediately. Filip Ekvall is appointed Chief Commercial Officer effective 1 September 2026.
Media coverage
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ABF Ingredients To Invest $274M In Eau Claire Facility As Part Of North American Expansion
ABFI acquired roughly 70 acres of land in Eau Claire's Gateway Northwest Business Park for the project - a 22,000-square-foot biomanufacturing facility - which will...
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Calls for stronger remedy in ABF-Hovis merger as NI competition concerns persist
More needs to be done to address competition concerns over Associated British Foods' acquisition of Hovis, according to responses from the CMA's call for comments...
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Growers face tough negotiations after losses at ABF sugar
Sugar beet growers face difficult contract negotiations this spring after Associated British Foods (ABF) reported sustained losses in its sugar division...
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Eau Claire City Council to vote on $270 million biomanufacturing facility
The Eau Claire City Council is set to vote on an agreement that could bring a $270 million...
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