Sofina Foods has strengthened its market position by acquiring Finnebrogue, a family-owned food manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland. Founded in 1991, Finnebrogue employs approximately 1,200 people across four advanced production sites in County Down. The company is known for its range of products, including outdoor-bred pork, sausages, rashers, ham, and plant-based alternatives.
This acquisition aligns with Sofina Foods’ ambitious growth strategy. The company, already a major player in the seafood and pork sectors, operates extensively across the UK and Europe. Its seafood division, which includes the Young’s brand, is the largest provider of chilled and frozen products in the UK and holds significant market share in Germany and France. Sofina Foods Europe now employs over 9,000 people across 27 sites following the acquisition.
Finnebrogue’s operations will complement Sofina’s existing distribution network and further enhance its portfolio of sustainable, high-quality food products. The integration of Finnebrogue’s expertise supports Sofina’s strategic expansion across Europe.
The transaction was managed by Sofina’s in-house teams with external support from PWC, Taylor Wessing, Tughans LLP, Ashurst, and Tetra Tech. Finnebrogue was advised by Piper Sandler, Carson McDowell, and EY.
