Solina Acquires Zafron Foods
June 7, 2022
Solina has acquired Zafron Foods from the Kenny family, integrating the London-based sauces and condiments manufacturer into its sauce platform. The deal adds Zafron’s two UK manufacturing sites, recognized brands (Kenny's, Zafron, Kromberg), and a 65-employee operation with ~£23m in sales to Solina’s global portfolio to accelerate capability and product offering in custom sauces and liquid solutions.
- Buyers
- Solina
- Targets
- Zafron Foods
- Sellers
- Kenny family
- Platforms
- Solina
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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