The Eight Fifty Food Group, the owner of pork processor Karro and Young’s Seafood, has announced the acquisition of Irish food business Carroll’s Cuisine from Carlyle Cardinal Ireland (CCI) for an undisclosed fee.
Carroll’s is a producer of cooked meats and convenience food in the Republic of Ireland, employing approximately 300 people at its site in Tullamore, Offaly. It will be integrated into Eight Fifty’s pork division, further expanding its presence in the country following the acquisition of meat firm M&M Walshe in June 2020.
Following the completion of the deal, which is subject to approval by Irish competition regulators, Eight Fifty said it will have sales of around £1.9bn and employ more than 8,300 people across 23 manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany and France.
Di Walker, CEO of Eight Fifty Food Group, said: “Eight Fifty are guardians of strong brands across multiple proteins and so we are delighted to add the Carroll’s business to our growing group. Like our Young’s brand in seafood, the Carroll’s name is synonymous with quality, value-added protein products. Carroll’s will be a great addition to our business”.
