Roberts Bakery Saved, Over 400 Jobs Secured
Roberts Bakery's parent company, Frank Roberts & Sons Limited, has been saved by Boparan Private Office, owned by entrepreneur Ranjit Singh Boparan.
The investment has resulted in the creation of a new company, Roberts Bakery 1887 Ltd, securing 433 jobs at the historic bakery business.
- Roberts Bakery 1887 Ltd will be part of the Boparan Private Office portfolio.
- The company will benefit from the backing and expertise of a strong and diverse enterprise with established interests in the bakery sector.
The news comes after Roberts Bakery announced it was preparing to enter administration earlier this month, following plans to close its site in Ilkeston and other restructuring announcements.
No statement from the company or Boparan Private Office is available at this time.
Author's summary: Roberts Bakery is saved by Boparan Private Office.