Meat producer Kepak has acquired chilled food manufacturer Summit Foods as part of its plan to further grow its food business.
Kepak Group has announced the acquisition as part of a “strategic plan” to grow its food business organically and via acquisition.
Summit Foods manufactures chilled sandwiches and frozen micro snacks for retail and foodservice, with annual revenues of £24 million and a team of 200 employees.
Kepak, an Irish-based food company serving international markets, processes meat for its branded product lines, including Rustlers, Big Al’s Food Solutions, Black Angus and Feasters.
Commenting on the acquisition, Brian Farrell, CEO of Kepak Foods, said: “We are pleased to welcome Summit Foods to the Kepak Group. This acquisition aligns with our growth strategy, developing our presence in the UK convenience and out-of-home food channels.
“Summit’s portfolio of fresher for longer sandwiches, chilled and frozen meals & snacks complements our existing micro snacking offerings and allows us to deepen our presence across these markets.”
Summit Foods will continue to operate from its current base in Preston, with no immediate changes to its operations, branding, or customer offerings. Its leadership team will remain in place for a six-month transition period to “facilitate a smooth transition”.
