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".
- Warburtons will extend its pitta production capacity with the new site.
- The deal supports future growth of the UK's biggest bread brand.
The transaction was made to increase production capacity of bakery occasion products.
The sale of Roberts Bakery's parent company, Frank Roberts & Son, to Boparan Private Office secured 433 jobs.
Author's summary: Warburtons boosts production with new site acquisition.