The Compleat Food Group has acquired The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co for an undisclosed figure.
With listings in all major retailers, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co is a leading supplier of own-label and branded chilled Yorkshire puddings in the UK. It has seen double-digit growth in recent years to become a £33m turnover company.
The deal supports The Compleat Food Group’s drive to become the UK’s leading chilled prepared food company. It follows the manufacturer’s acquisition of SK Foods and Zorba Foods, makers of private-label chilled party foods and dips and deli fillings, and Harvey & Brockless, a producer of speciality foods, in 2024.
Backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners, The Compleat Food Group was formed in 2021 and currently employs more than 5,000 people across 15 sites. Alongside an extensive footprint in own-label, it also makes brands such as Pork Farms, Wall’s Pastry, unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Wrights and Palace Culture.
Nick Field, CEO at The Compleat Food Group, commented: “We are excited to welcome the Real Yorkshire Pudding Co to The Compleat Food Group. The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co has a longstanding reputation for creating high-quality, delicious food that people love to eat, which perfectly aligns to our mission to create food to feel good.”
“This partnership is about more than just great products, it’s about bringing together talented teams, shared values, and a culture of excellence to create something truly special. We are looking forward to the future and working with the Real Yorkshire Pudding Co as we continue to grow.”
Bill Howson, Managing Director at the Yorkshire Pudding Co, added: “Joining The Compleat Food Group marks an exciting new chapter for The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co. We’ve built our business on quality, innovation, and a passion for great Yorkshire puddings, and Compleat is the perfect partner to help us in the next stage of our growth journey. We’re excited to work together, and the group’s expertise, market reach, and shared commitment to exceptional products make them a great fit for our ambitions.”
NAM Implications:
- A complementary fit of product portfolios.
- Within an enlarged footprint.
- Accessing the economies of sharable facilities.
- One to watch…
