Wholesale catering butcher Fairfax Meadow has been acquired from Hilton Foods by food wholesaler Sysco GB.
Employing 360 people, Fairfax Meadow operates from production and distribution premises in Derby, Enfield and Eastleigh. It has operated for more than 50 years, and its acquisition marks part of Sysco GB’s strategy to become the UK’s leading fresh meat supplier to the foodservice sector.
The acquisition aims to add additional meat manufacturing capability to Sysco GB, building on its recent acquisition of Campbell’s Prime Meat, which operates across Scotland and the north of England.
Sysco GB said that Fairfax Meadow will continue to operate as a separate business, with the benefit of support from Sysco GB’s operating companies.
Penny Tomlinson, Fairfax Meadow managing director, said: “This acquisition acknowledges and further strengthens our position as one of the market leading meat suppliers to the foodservice industry.
“Sysco GB is a business with a deep-rooted understanding and unparalleled reach within the fast-moving foodservice sector. We are proud to bring our extensive meat industry knowledge and team expertise to complement Sysco GB’s existing strengths.
“I look forward to continuing to lead the business with my experienced and loyal team, ensuring a seamless transition for all customers and stakeholders.”
“We believe this is a complementary fit for Sysco GB, strengthening our fresh meat proposition across the country.”
Paul Nieduszynski, Sysco GB
Paul Nieduszynski, CEO of Sysco GB, commented: “We are delighted that Fairfax Meadow will be joining the Sysco family. We have a strategic focus on providing the best centre of plate offer in foodservice, and the acquisition of Fairfax Meadow is a crucial next step in our plan to build leadership in the critical meat category.
“Fairfax Meadow is a great business with skilled and experienced colleagues and a superb reputation for producing quality meat, combined with great levels of service.
“We believe this is a complementary fit for Sysco GB, strengthening our fresh meat proposition across the country and bringing even greater value to our customers.”
