Associated British Foods

Associated British Foods (ABF) is a multinational company headquartered in London, England. It operates in a variety of industries, including food processing, retail, and ingredients for food and animal feed. The company's main products and services are:
1. Grocery: ABF's grocery division comprises of several leading brands in the market, including Twinings, Ovaltine, Mazola, Jordans, and Dorset Cereals. These brands offer a range of food and beverage products such as tea, breakfast cereals, cooking oils, and sweeteners.
2. Primark: Primark is ABF's most well-known retail brand, offering affordable clothing, accessories, and homeware items. With over 380 stores across 12 countries, Primark is the second largest clothing retailer in the UK.
3. Sugar: ABF is a major player in the sugar industry, producing both beet and cane sugar. The company's sugar division operates through its subsidiaries, British Sugar in the UK and Illovo Sugar in Africa. ABF also has a joint venture with Chinese company Yihai Kerry called Shandong Lu Zhou Sugar, which manufactures and sells sugar products in China.
4. Agriculture: ABF's agriculture division focuses on animal feed and nutrition. The company operates under the brands AB Vista and AB Agri and offers a range of products such as feed additives, forage seeds, and animal nutrition products.
5. Ingredients: ABF's ingredients division produces a range of food and beverage ingredients such as yeast, yeast extracts, enzymes, and emulsifiers. The company's ingredients are used in a variety of industries, including bakery, dairy, and brewing.
6. Retail and commercial property: Apart from its retail stores, ABF also owns and manages a significant portfolio of commercial and residential properties. These properties are mainly located in the UK and Ireland and generate a steady income for the company.
7. Maple Leaf Foods: ABF also has a 20% stake in Maple Leaf Foods, a Canadian meat processing company that produces and sells a wide range of meat products, including pork, chicken, and plant-based alternatives.
In addition to the above, ABF also offers various support services such as logistics, IT, and finance to its subsidiaries and external clients. The company's products and services are consumed by millions of customers worldwide, making ABF a significant player in the global food and retail market.