Manufacturing Biz #6 - Magazine - Page 18
Greencore and Bakkavor unite to
create leading convenience food
business
G
reencore has announced the
completion of its acquisition of
Bakkavor, creating 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.
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,
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“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.”
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
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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.”
