Food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has acquired food producer and distributor Harvey & Brockless for an undisclosed sum.
Employing around 500 people, Harvey & Brockless will continue to operate as its own brand under the leadership of the current management team, led by Simon Yorke, Nick Martin and Jonnie Archer.
The family-owned firm was founded in 1970 in Hailsham, Sussex, growing to become a supplier of fine foods to foodservice. In 2018, it opened a new site in the UAE, servicing Emirates and Etihad airlines as well as a number of 5-star hotels.
Its range includes a large collection of British farmhouse cheeses, Mediterranean deli products from Dell’ami and British cured meats. The company also has its own range of sauces and dips, produced at its purpose-built site in Evesham, Worcestershire as well as bespoke assembled cheese solutions from its site in Battersea, London.
The Compleat Food Group said the addition of Harvey & Brockless to its portfolio would “extend its capabilities, to the benefit of all its customers, whilst opening up new markets and customers”. The acquisition will reportedly see Compleat’s turnover surpass £1 billion.
Backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners, The Compleat Food Group was formed in 2021 and currently employs over 4,600 people across 13 sites. It is home to brands such as Pork Farms, Wall’s Pastry, unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Wrights and Palace Culture.
The Compleat Food Group’s purchase of Harvey & Brockless follows the group’s acquisition of SK Foods and Zorba Foods in early 2024.
Nick Field, CEO at The Compleat Food Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome this new addition to The Compleat Food Group. Harvey & Brockless has a long heritage and passion for sourcing the best speciality food from across the UK and the globe for its customers, which aligns perfectly with our mission of creating great quality food that people love to eat.
“The parallels between our two businesses are very strong, and with the fantastic product range of Harvey & Brockless, the acquisition will further extend The Compleat Food Group’s capabilities to the benefit of our existing customers, whilst also opening up new markets and customers for us to delight more consumers through our great tasting food.”
Nick Martin, managing director at Harvey & Brockless, said: “Since our early days selling cheese to Harrods, we have been committed to supplying the very best food from our network of artisan food producers in formats that are specific to our customers.
“In The Compleat Food Group we have found a partner who shares our passion for great food and will help us to grow and fulfil our future ambitions. I and the rest of the leadership team are looking forward to working with The Compleat Food Group as we continue on the next stage of Harvey & Brockless’ journey.”
