ABF-Hovis UK deal probe will take 'vulnerable consumers' into account
By Jon Menon ( January 15, 2026, 10:22 GMT | Insight) -- Views on Associated British Foods’ planned acquisition of rival breadmaker Hovis are being sought by the UK antitrust regulator which said it would consider the impact that the deal may have on low-income consumers as part of its in-depth investigation. The deal would combine some of the UK’s best-known bakery brands.Views on Associated British Foods’ planned acquisition of rival breadmaker Hovis are being sought by the UK antitrust regulator which said it would consider the impact the deal could have on low-income consumers as part of its in-depth investigation....
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