Warburtons Acquires Former Rathbones Bakery Plant in UK Expansion
Warburtons has acquired the former Rathbones bakery in Wakefield, UK, as part of a £100m investment program. The facility will become Warburtons' 13th bakery and is expected to create over 40 jobs. The acquisition follows Morrisons' closure of the loss-making Rathbones plant in January 2026.
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