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Wednesday 16 September 2026

Abe’s Bagels

Newson bows out of Abe’s Bagels 15th September 2026 /

Newson bows out of Abe’s Bagels

Abe’s Bagels chief executive Jesse Newsom has farewelled the homegrown brand following its sale and subsequent handover to George Weston Foods.


New owner, new era for Abe’s Bagels 7th May 2026 /

New owner, new era for Abe’s Bagels

Homegrown bakery brand Abe’s Bagels has been sold to a deep-pocketed international food firm with the heft to take it “into its next chapter.”


Q&A: New Abe’s Bagels investor Altered Capital 6th May 2025 /

Q&A: New Abe’s Bagels investor Altered Capital

Altered Capital on its new $80m PE fund’s mandate, what it liked about Abe’s Bagels, and whether it is keen to do more FMCG deals.


Fresh firepower for Abe’s Bagels 5th May 2025 /

Fresh firepower for Abe’s Bagels

The sale of a 33% stake ensures the 25-year old brand has the resources it need to keep growing, says chief executive Jesse Newson.


Abe’s Bagels’ good, better, best 11th March 2025

Abe’s Bagels’ good, better, best

The company’s head of growth, Catherine Parlane, tells the Ticker that 2024 was “transformational” for the manufacturer.


Abe’s Bagels new ANZ opportunity 1st November 2024

Abe’s Bagels new ANZ opportunity

The Auckland-based business is continuing to push growth of the category across Australasia, this time with the launch of a new better-for-you product.