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Romanian Competition Council approves Bimbo group’s acquisition of Karamolegos Bakery

May 13, 2025

Romania’s Competition Council has approved the acquisition of Karamolegos Bakery Romania by Vel Pitar, a company fully owned by global bakery group Bimbo, the authority announced on May 12.

Karamolegos Bakery Romania is involved in the production and sale of packaged bread under brands such as KB Toast, KB Selected, and Mândra. It also supplies private-label bread products for major retailers operating in Romania, including Carrefour, Metro, and Profi.

Following a market assessment,...

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https://www.romania-insider.com/romania-bimbo-karamolegos-bakery-takeover-may-2025
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