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 aims to support the growth of the UK's biggest bread brand by meeting demand in a growing segment of the bakery market.
- The transaction fee remains undisclosed.
- The deal secures 433 jobs at Roberts' main bread plant in Northwich, Cheshire, and its biscuit production site in nearby Winsford.
By increasing production capacity, Warburtons will be able to meet demand in a growing segment of the bakery market.
Author's summary: Warburtons acquires Roberts Bakery site to boost production.