
Sofina Meals has acquired UK meat processor Finnebrogue because it seems to be to proceed its “bold” development technique throughout Europe.
Canada-headquartered Sofina Meals mentioned it has purchased family-owned Finnebrogue by its European enterprise unit however didn’t disclose the monetary phrases.
Finnebrogue produces a spread of meals merchandise, together with outdoor-bred pork, sausages, bacon and ham, in addition to plant-based alternate options.
Established in 1991, the corporate employs round 1,200 folks throughout 4 amenities in County Down, Northern Eire.
Sofina Meals, which provides each branded and own-label seafood and pork merchandise, mentioned that post-deal its European operations will now make use of over 9,000 folks throughout 27 websites.
Michael Latifi, the founder, chairman and CEO of Sofina Meals, mentioned in a press release the acquisition will enable Sofina Meals to “proceed our journey of bold growth”.
He added: “We have now created a worldwide basis for continued development, with a historical past of excellence in meals manufacturing and processing spanning over 30 years.
“Each Sofina Meals and Finnebrogue share a typical tradition of excellence, self-discipline and integrity and I look ahead to constructing on the strengths of each corporations.”
Sofina Meals claims its pork division is without doubt one of the largest processors and suppliers throughout the UK and Eire, whereas the corporate additionally provides chilled and frozen seafood, together with below the Younger’s model. In Could, Sofina snapped up Canada-based poultry cooperative Exceldor.
Roger Burnley, the chairman of Finnebrogue, mentioned: “I’m delighted that Finnebrogue is becoming a member of Sofina Meals Europe, and I do know that this nice enterprise will proceed to flourish as a part of the Sofina household, who’s purpose-driven values align intently with our personal, unlocking new alternatives for our folks, our merchandise and our prospects.”
Ash Amirahmadi, the CEO for Sofina Meals in Europe, added: “That is an thrilling step ahead for Sofina Meals Europe. Finnebrogue is a massively profitable, award-winning enterprise with comparable values and rules to Sofina Meals Europe.”
Christine Lynn, the co-founder of Finnebrogue whose husband Denis was killed in a tragic accident in 2021, mentioned: “My late husband Denis and I began Finnebrogue Venison in 1991.
“With Denis’ imaginative and prescient and innovation, the enterprise grew into one of many main meals corporations in Northern Eire, making meals the most effective it could possibly be, with out being sure by the way in which it had at all times been accomplished, and creating over 1,200 jobs alongside the way in which.”

Sofina Meals has acquired UK meat processor Finnebrogue because it seems to be to proceed its “bold” development technique throughout Europe.
Canada-headquartered Sofina Meals mentioned it has purchased family-owned Finnebrogue by its European enterprise unit however didn’t disclose the monetary phrases.
Finnebrogue produces a spread of meals merchandise, together with outdoor-bred pork, sausages, bacon and ham, in addition to plant-based alternate options.
Established in 1991, the corporate employs round 1,200 folks throughout 4 amenities in County Down, Northern Eire.
Sofina Meals, which provides each branded and own-label seafood and pork merchandise, mentioned that post-deal its European operations will now make use of over 9,000 folks throughout 27 websites.
Michael Latifi, the founder, chairman and CEO of Sofina Meals, mentioned in a press release the acquisition will enable Sofina Meals to “proceed our journey of bold growth”.
He added: “We have now created a worldwide basis for continued development, with a historical past of excellence in meals manufacturing and processing spanning over 30 years.
“Each Sofina Meals and Finnebrogue share a typical tradition of excellence, self-discipline and integrity and I look ahead to constructing on the strengths of each corporations.”
Sofina Meals claims its pork division is without doubt one of the largest processors and suppliers throughout the UK and Eire, whereas the corporate additionally provides chilled and frozen seafood, together with below the Younger’s model. In Could, Sofina snapped up Canada-based poultry cooperative Exceldor.
Roger Burnley, the chairman of Finnebrogue, mentioned: “I’m delighted that Finnebrogue is becoming a member of Sofina Meals Europe, and I do know that this nice enterprise will proceed to flourish as a part of the Sofina household, who’s purpose-driven values align intently with our personal, unlocking new alternatives for our folks, our merchandise and our prospects.”
Ash Amirahmadi, the CEO for Sofina Meals in Europe, added: “That is an thrilling step ahead for Sofina Meals Europe. Finnebrogue is a massively profitable, award-winning enterprise with comparable values and rules to Sofina Meals Europe.”
Christine Lynn, the co-founder of Finnebrogue whose husband Denis was killed in a tragic accident in 2021, mentioned: “My late husband Denis and I began Finnebrogue Venison in 1991.
“With Denis’ imaginative and prescient and innovation, the enterprise grew into one of many main meals corporations in Northern Eire, making meals the most effective it could possibly be, with out being sure by the way in which it had at all times been accomplished, and creating over 1,200 jobs alongside the way in which.”