ABF Wins CMA Clearance for Hovis Takeover

Associated British Foods has secured unconditional clearance from the Competition and Markets Authority to acquire Hovis, ending an in-depth investigation and allowing the Kingsmill owner to merge two of Britain’s best-known bread brands. The CMA’s independent inquiry group published its final report on 16 June 2026, concluding the deal would not substantially lessen competition across … Read more