Murdoch Allan has bought Teviotdale Bakery in Dundee as it looks towards expansion across Scotland.
The deal - which is Murdoch Allan's first venture outside the North-east - will see eight members of staff remain in a job and a further 10 new roles created.
Teviotdale Bakery, on South Road, has been owned by Graham Cuthbert and his family since 1978 and has an annual turnover in excess of £1 million.
Murdoch Allan said the acquisition was a “significant step forward” for the Hatton-headquartered business.
Murdoch Allan managing director Paul Allan told the Press & Journal : “We have huge respect for the team at Teviotdale Bakery and we are excited to expand our family business to offer Scotland the highest quality bakery goods.
“We know ourselves that employees become an extended part of the family in businesses like ours.
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