Hopwells, an independent frozen food wholesaler with six distribution centres across England, has acquired Windsor Foodservice.
The two companies have finalised the deal as part of Hopwells strategic plan to expand its service offering and geographical reach.
The acquisition by Hopwells adds a range of ambient goods and chilled products alongside fresh meat & poultry. In addition, the merged company will now offer an expanded frozen range. Windsor Foodservice also has a well-established patisserie offering covering desserts and cakes.
Hopwells’ Managing Director Tristan Hopwell said: “Hopwells is an independent family business which prides itself on its traditional family values. Windsor is also a family business, and we both celebrate the successes our family ethos brings to our customers. Hopwells and Windsor Foodservice have both grown our businesses from the ground up, and we’re both excited to bring together our joint experiences to form a leading position within wholesale.
“The acquisition of Windsor Foodservice is a natural fit into our current business, giving us the ability to grow, by offering a broader range of products to the customers of both companies.”
He added: “We currently have no plans to change the branding of either business. Both companies are well respected in their markets and known for the quality of their service and loyal customer base. We believe that by developing best practice across the brands, we will strengthen the existing services and products we can offer to our developing customer portfolio.”
