Nick Field, chief executive of Compleat said the move ‘marks another strategic step in The Compleat Food Group’s journey to become the UK’s number one chilled prepared food company’.
He added: “We’re delighted to welcome Freshpak to The Compleat Food Group. Its market-leading position in added-value egg products, deli fillers and chilled food-to-go is a perfect complement to our existing portfolio, allowing us to extend our capability and category leadership role to deliver further value and category growth with our existing partners, whilst also opening up new opportunities in both retail and foodservice.”
Freshpak employs approximately 500 people at its 40,000m2 production facility in Barnsley, South Yorkshire and had revenues of £93m in 2024.
It is the UK’s number one supplier of private-label, chilled, food-to-go snacks, deli fillers, and poached eggs, and is a leading egg processor.
Its products are stocked in major grocery retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, and Co-op, and it also supplies foodservice customers.
Field added: “The acquisition gives The Compleat Food Group new capabilities in egg processing, enabling it to tap into growing consumer demand for health and protein-rich foods.
“Freshpak’s deli fillers complement Compleat’s existing deli business, while its food-to-go expertise unlocks further potential for innovation and growth in this category.”
The deal is the latest strategic acquisition by The Compleat Food Group, which is backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.
It follows the acquisition of SK Foods and Zorba Foods, and speciality food producer Harvey & Brockless in 2024. Earlier this year, the group also acquired The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co, the leading supplier of own-label and branded, chilled Yorkshire Puddings in the UK.
The addition increases The Compleat Food Group’s total turnover to over £1.3 billion and its workforce to more than 6,000 employees across 17 sites.