Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group headquartered in London. The company operates a wide range of businesses, including the grocery brands Twinings and Ovaltine, alongside the international fashion retailer Primark.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
United Kingdom
HQ City
London
Founded
1935
EU Headquartered
No
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
LSE
Tax Domicile
GB
Ultimate Parent
Wittington Investments, Limited
AI Trains on User Data
false
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
High
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Sedex, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1935
Company founded
W. Garfield Weston founded Food Investments Limited, later renamed Associated British Foods.
1969
Primark launch
The company opened its first Penneys store in Dublin, later expanded internationally as Primark.
2024
Sustainability reporting
Continued commitment to the 'Primark Cares' strategy and group-wide ESG reporting standards.