UK chilled food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has acquired Freshpak, a private-label producer of added-value egg products, chilled food-to-go snacks and deli fillers.
The acquisition was made for an undisclosed sum, with The Compleat Food Group stating that it was a “strategic step” in its journey to become the UK’s number one chilled prepared food company.
Freshpak employs approximately 500 people at its 40,000m2 production facility in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and had revenues of £93 million in 2024.
The Compleat Food Group said Freshpak 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.
The acquisition gives The Compleat Food Group new capabilities in egg processing, the manufacturer stated, 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.
It is the latest acquisition by The Compleat Food Group, following 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.
Nick Field, CEO at The Compleat Food Group, said: “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.”
Toby Brinsmead, CEO of Freshpak, said: “Freshpak has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. Joining The Compleat Food Group marks an exciting new chapter for the business, and I’m confident that under the Group’s ownership, Freshpak will continue to thrive and grow.”
