Associated British Foods Plc engages in the business of manufacturing and trading of consumer goods. The Company’s segments include Grocery, Ingredients, Agriculture, Sugar, and Retail. Grocery segment is engaged in the manufacture of grocery products, including hot beverages, sugar and sweeteners, vegetable oils, balsamic vinegars, bread and baked goods, cereals, ethnic foods and meat products, which are sold to retail, wholesale and foodservice businesses. Ingredients segment is engaged in the manufacture of baker's yeast, bakery ingredients, enzymes, lipids, yeast extracts and cereal specialties. Agriculture segment is engaged in the manufacture of animal feeds and the provision of other products and services for the agriculture sector. Sugar segment is engaged in growing and processing of sugar beet and sugar cane for sale to industrial users. Retail segment is engaged in buying and merchandising value clothing and accessories through the Primark and Penney's retail chains.
