Warburtons Expands Production Capacity
Warburtons has acquired Roberts Bakery's speciality bread factory in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, to increase production of thins and pittas.
The acquisition aims to "meet demand in a growing segment of the bakery market".
- The deal supports future growth of the UK's biggest bread brand.
- It secures 433 jobs at Roberts' main bread plant and biscuit production site.
The transaction provides Warburtons with further capacity to meet demand.
Author's summary: Warburtons boosts production with Roberts Bakery site purchase.