UK food manufacturer Samworth Brothers has announced it has completed the acquisition of Real Wrap Co, a producer of ready-made sandwiches and wraps.
The Ginsters brand owner had previously acquired a minority stake in the business.
Founded in 2010, Real Wrap Co. is described as a manufacturer of chilled and ready-to-heat sandwiches, wraps, salads and fruit and granola pots, as well distributing the Pollen + Grace and Flawsome brand ranges.
Commenting on the move, Samworth Brothers’ chief executive Hugo Mahoney said: “Food to go has been a tremendous success story for Samworth Brothers in recent years, and we believe the category is well-positioned for growth.”
“The Real Wrap Co has great future potential, and the capability and scale of Samworth Brothers will help support further development for The Real Wrap Co business”, he added.
Real Wrap Co founders Jason Howell and Philippe Gill added: “We are really excited about developing The Real Wrap Co business in the coming years and we are delighted to be supported by a like-minded partner in Samworth Brothers, to help us continue to do an amazing job for our customers, our people and our planet”.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
Source: Just Food / Food Manufacture