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1963 [[Avana Bakeries|Avana Associated Bakeries]] changed its name to '''Avana Group''' | 1963 [[Avana Bakeries|Avana Associated Bakeries]] changed its name to '''Avana Group''' | ||
Presumably included [[Avana Bakeries]] and [[Avana Meat Products]] | 1964 Acquired [[R. F. Brookes]], maker of meat pies<ref>The Times June 13, 1964</ref> | ||
Presumably included [[Avana Bakeries]] and [[Avana Meat Products]]; success in diversification and expansion. | |||
Recognised for its innovative approach to the food industry. | Recognised for its innovative approach to the food industry. |
Revision as of 09:47, 20 December 2019
Food group principally involved in baking, especially own-label goods for supermarkets
1963 Avana Associated Bakeries changed its name to Avana Group
1964 Acquired R. F. Brookes, maker of meat pies[1]
Presumably included Avana Bakeries and Avana Meat Products; success in diversification and expansion.
Recognised for its innovative approach to the food industry.
1983 The major contributor to group profits was R. F. Brookes, supplier to M&S; also owned Viota breakfast cereal and Unican, maker of home brewing kits'; acquired Lesme, maker of chocolate[2]
1987 Sold the wheat bisks and wheat flakes business to Weetabix; take-over offer by Ranks Hovis McDougall[3] which was eventually successful[4]