Greencore completes £1.2 billion acquisition of Bakkavor
Greencore, the the UK’s leading convenience food manufacturer, has completed its acquisition of Bakkavor, the UK’s leading producer of fresh prepared food. The deal creates a new leader in convenience food. This milestone marks the start of a new chapter for Greencore as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary and set the stage for industry-defining growth.
Better together: scale and expertise to lead the market
The combined business brings together 28,000 colleagues across 36 UK and US locations, producing an incredible 3,200 products across more than 20 categories. Every year, the new Greencore will deliver approximately:
- 1 billion sandwiches, salads, sushi and other food-to-go items
- 400 million chilled prepared meals
- 260 million desserts
- 125 million pizzas.
This scale makes Greencore the world’s largest fresh pre-packed sandwich maker, and a powerhouse in convenience food for every occasion – from breakfast and lunch to dinner and everything in between.
Better for Customers, Bigger Impact
By combining two businesses with deep customer trust and strong supplier partnerships, Greencore now offers one of the most comprehensive product ranges in the industry. Its products can be found across the UK in supermarkets, travel hubs, discounters, coffee shops, and other key food-to-go destinations.
The increased scale also amplifies Greencore’s ability to make a positive sustainability impact across its operations, supply chain, and the communities it serves.
Dalton Philips, CEO of Greencore, commented: “This year we celebrate Greencore’s 100th anniversary, and bringing together our two great businesses marks another significant milestone in that long history. We now have the scale, expertise and ambition to lead the way in convenience food – delivering even more for our customers and creating exciting opportunities for our colleagues. With the continued support and hard work of our teams, our focus is on making Greencore a great place to work, successfully growing the business and continuing to deliver for all our stakeholders.”
