The Compleat Food Group, one of the UK’s leading chilled food manufacturers, has acquired Freshpak for an undisclosed amount.
Freshpak is a top private-label producer of value-added egg products, chilled food-to-go snacks, and deli fillers.
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 around 500 people at its 40,000m² production facility in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and reported revenues of £93 million in 2024.
The company is the UK’s leading supplier of private-label chilled food-to-go snacks, deli fillers, and poached eggs, and is recognised as a major player in egg processing.
Its products are widely available across major grocery retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, and Co-op, and it also serves a range of foodservice customers.
Field said: “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 acquisition marks the latest strategic move by The Compleat Food Group, which is backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.
It follows a series of recent acquisitions, including SK Foods, Zorba Foods, and speciality producer Harvey & Brockless in 2024. Earlier this year, the group also acquired The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co, the UK’s leading supplier of own-label and branded chilled Yorkshire puddings.
With the addition of Freshpak, The Compleat Food Group’s total turnover now exceeds £1.3 billion, and its workforce has grown to more than 6,000 employees across 17 sites nationwide.
