Coopland & Sons: EG group diversifies into bakery manufacturing with acquisition of Cooplands bakery chain

UK - British retailer and operator of fast food outlets and petrol station Euro Garages (EG) has acquired baked goods manufacturer and retail bakery chain Cooplands for an undisclosed sum. Founded by Frederick and Alice Coopland in 1885, Cooplands employs more than 1,600 colleagues and reportedly is the UK's second-largest bakery chain. The purchase includes three bakeries that process ingredients and manufactures fresh food which is distributed through its supply chain and logistics network to about 180 stores and cafes. Following the acquisition, EG plans to diversify the Cooplands brand into the...