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Approximately 1.7bn* loaves sold a year in the UK... laid end to end they'd stretch to the moon and keep on going another 50,000 km.

* source: SIG data 52w/e 11th June 2011

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  • Hovis Heritage Recipe

    Hovis Heritage

    We have been a part of British heritage for 125 years. Click here to find out more about our history.

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  • 125 Years of Goodness

    125 Years of Goodness

    At Hovis we are proud to mark 125 years of baking this year. Our origins started in 1886 with a miller called Richard “Stoney” Smith.

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  • Original Wheatgerm

    Original Wheatgerm

    Hovis has a rich history that began way back in 1886 with a miller by the name of Richard ‘Stoney’ Smith.

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  • 100% British Wheat

    100% British Wheat

    Over the past 6 years, Hovis has been working with British farmers to find a way to grow the best quality wheat in Britain. And in 2010 we were able to source 100% British Wheat for all our loaves baked in our GB Bakeries!

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  • Recipes from 1926

    Recipes from 1926

    At Hovis, we have been developing and sharing recipes with our consumers since 1926. Here are a few old recipes we thought you might enjoy looking at.

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Hovis is Born

In 1890 the name HOVIS was introduced. This name was derived from the Latin ‘Hominis Vis’ meaning ‘strength of a man.’

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Benefits of Wheatgerm

Benefits of Wheatgerm

Wheatgerm is the part of the wheat grain that Hovis was founded on over 120 years ago. Read on to find out more about the benefits of wheatgerm...

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Hovis & Victoria

Hovis & Victoria

We’ve teamed up with Olympic cycling champion (2008) Victoria Pendleton to celebrate healthy eating and encourage people to get back on their bikes and enjoy exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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