Warburtons Expands Production with Roberts Bakery Site Acquisition
Warburtons has acquired the specialty bread factory of Roberts Bakery in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, to increase production capacity for its bakery occasion products, including thins and pittas.
The acquisition supports the future growth of the UK's biggest bread brand, enabling it to "meet demand in a growing segment of the bakery market."
- The transaction was made for an undisclosed fee.
- The deal secures 433 jobs at Roberts' main bread plant in Northwich, Cheshire, and its biscuit production site in nearby Winsford.
meet demand in a growing segment of the bakery market
The business and assets of parent company Frank Roberts & Son have been sold to investment firm Boparan Private Office (BPO).
Author's summary: Warburtons expands production capacity with new acquisition.