Jan 11, 2011 at 01:54 PM
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Philadelphia Union Get Sponsorship from Bimbo

The MLS' Philadelphia Union is set to announce a reported 4 year, $12 million jersey sponsorship with Bimbo Bakeries USA, the U.S. arm of Grupo Bimbo. Bimbo will also reportedly become an official sponsor of Major League Soccer.


In November, Bimbo bought Sara Lee for $959 million, and said it wouldinvest in excess of $1bn in manufacturing facilities and manufacturing jobs across the US over the next five years. Bimbo Bakeries USA has its headquarters in Horsham and currently operates 34 bakeries nationwide.

Read more about the deal from the Philadelphia Inquirer