Associated British Foods, or ABF, is an international food and retail company with impressive sales of £15.6bn and over 137,000 employees. The company operates in 50 countries across Europe, southern Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Australia, and strives to be a strong, sustainable leader in profitable markets. ABF is committed to providing quality products and services that are central to people's lives. The company operates in five business segments, including Sugar, Agriculture, Retail, Grocery, and Ingredients.