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Associated British Foods (ABF)

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+
Industry: Food Processing

Last updated October 28

Latest news about Associated British Foods (ABF)

In short: ABF confirmed plans to demerge Primark by 2027 amid weak retail trading and deepening sugar losses.

Company announcements

September 10 ABF

ABF reports Q4 trading update and strategic initiatives

Primark launches UK home delivery and Hovis integrates while Sugar restructuring occurs. The group anticipates a retail demerger by December 2027 with resilient overall performance.

July 13 ABF

ABF showcases its grocery portfolio and demerger

It describes its international brands and regionally focused businesses, and announces the Primark demerger.

July 8 ABF

ABF completes acquisition of Hovis Group

The acquisition combines Hovis with Allied Bakeries to create a sustainable UK bakery business with enhanced market position and operational synergies.

July 1 ABF

ABF provides trading update for Q3 FY2026

The update covers the third-quarter trading results and outlook.

Media coverage

October 28 Reuters

Focus: AB Foods' Primark split hinges on sales recovery, sugar turnaround

Associated British Foods says spinning off its budget fashion arm Primark in the FTSE 100's largest ever retail demerger will sharpen management focus and improve...

October 10 Kalkine Media

Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF) Plunges on Profit Warning: What Is Weighing on Primark and Food?

Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF) tumbles on an unscheduled profit warning as weak Primark trading and mixed food sales cloud the outlook.

September 11 Food Business Middle East & Africa

ABF warns of deeper sugar losses as European prices, costs pressure business

UK – Associated British Foods (ABF) expects its sugar business to post an adjusted operating loss at the higher end of its ...

September 9 Yahoo Finance

Associated British Foods Shares Plunge Amid Lower Primark Sales Outlook, Higher Sugar Loss Expectations

Shares in Associated British Foods (ABF.L) dropped 10% on Thursday morning after the food and retail group said its flagship brand Primark's like-for-like sales are...

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