Hovis
Hovis Ltd is a British company that produces flour and bread. Founded in Stoke-on-Trent, it began mass-production in Macclesfield, Cheshire, in 1886. It became part of Rank Hovis McDougall (RHM) in 1962 after a succession of mergers. RHM, with its brands including Hovis and Mother's Pride, was acquired by Premier Foods in 2007.
| Company type | Limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food |
| Founded | Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom (1886) |
| Headquarters | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
Key people | Jon Jenkins CEO |
| Products | Bread, flour |
| Owner | Endless LLP |
| Website | www |
Hovis became a limited company in April 2014, after Premier Foods sold a 51% stake in the business to The Gores Group to form a joint venture between the two companies.
In November 2020, it was announced that both the Gores Group and Premier Foods had sold their stakes in the business to British-based private equity firm Endless LLP.
Hovis specialises in high wheatgerm wholemeal flour, the bread being baked independently. It also produces the Nimble brand reduced-calorie bread.