Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Private equity-backed food group strengthens portfolio with Freshpak acquisition

The Compleat Food Group has expanded its operations with the acquisition of Freshpak, a leading provider of egg products and chilled food-to-go snacks. Freshpak, which employs around 500 people at its 430,000 sq ft production facility in Barnsley, reported £93 million in revenue for 2024. Known for its private label products including deli fillers, poached eggs, and chilled snacks, Freshpak supplies major UK retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Asda, in addition to foodservice customers.

This acquisition enhances Compleat’s capabilities in egg processing, tapping into the increasing consumer demand for protein-rich and healthy food options. Freshpak’s product offerings complement Compleat’s existing deli and food-to-go categories, unlocking opportunities for growth and innovation.

Compleat’s latest acquisition adds to a series of strategic moves, following purchases of SK Foods, Zorba Foods, and Harvey & Brockless in 2024. With Freshpak on board, Compleat’s turnover surpasses £1.3 billion, and its workforce now exceeds 6,000 employees across 17 sites.

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