Bakkavor Group Acquires B. Robert’s Foods
Bakkavor, a UK-based prepared foods manufacturer, acquired B. Robert’s Foods, a private label prepared foods manufacturer based in Charlotte, N.C.
The acquisition is in line with Bakkavor’s strategy to build a growing presence in the fresh prepared food sector in the United States. B. Robert’s, which employs approximately 240 people, has been producing high-quality, market-leading, innovative convenience foods for U.S. retailers for more than 20 years.
“We are delighted to announce the acquisition of B. Robert’s. It is a highly respected company with a long-standing reputation of providing high-quality products with market-leading innovation for its customers,” says Agust Gudmundsson, chief executive officer of Bakkavor Group. “The acquisition reinforces our commitment to seek growth opportunities within the U.S. market and complements our existing operations in California and Pennsylvania. We are excited to be working with the team in Charlotte on the next stage of the development of our business.”
“I am delighted that we have found a business that shares our passion for quality and innovation,” says John Gorman, president and CEO of Bakkavor USA. “I look forward to working with our new team in Charlotte and building further on the great business they have created in recent years.”
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