The Boparan Private Office (BPO) has acquired German turkey and chicken processor Heidemark, which will form part of BPO’s Europe division.
Ahlhorn-based Heidemark will become part of the Storteboom Food Group, owned by Boparan Private Office.
With the acquisition of the family-owned company, Storteboom is aiming to complement its footprint as a poultry producer within Europe. The Heidemark business will be integrated as an independent German business unit, reportedly complementing operations in the Netherlands, Poland and Republic of Ireland.
The Heidemark leadership, management and employees will all be retained, and Heidemark will operate under the company name with CEO Andres Ruff and the leadership team “committed to delivering the next phase of growth”.
BPO said the closing of the transaction is subject to merger control clearance by the European Commission. Both companies expect an appropriate and speedy conclusion within the framework of the legal procedure. Both companies will continue to operate independently of each other until the antitrust process has concluded.
Ranjit Boparan, president of BPO, commented: “We are delighted with this acquisition and wish to thank the Kalvelage family for entrusting us with the next generation of growth for the business. The business fits perfectly into our wider group ‘Next Gen’ strategy as we look to develop our manufacturing facilities to deliver enhanced automation, innovation, productivity and Net Zero sustainability. We have huge respect for the Heidemark business and believe there is much we can learn from each other in the years ahead.”
Christopher Kalvelage, current owner of Heidemark: “We are pleased that we have found a buyer in Ranjit Boparan who will continue to run Heidemark in our entrepreneurial spirit. The promise that all employees will keep their jobs, and that management will remain on board was very important to us.”
“This acquisition forms an excellent basis for organic growth in continental Europe.”
Andres Ruff, Heidemark
Veli Moluluo, CEO of Storteboom Food Group: “Heidemark’s expertise in poultry supports our plans on a broader European level. The acquisition is part of a long-term European strategy that is geared towards sustainable capacity growth, the expansion of product innovation and the strengthening of transparent supply chains.”
Andres Ruff, CEO of Heidemark: “With our expertise in turkeys and our overall strategy in poultry, this acquisition forms an excellent basis for organic growth in continental Europe. Together we want to further develop the poultry business. The businesses truly complement each other and the current locations of Heidemark will be retained whilst we are also planning further investments.”
