Food Partners, the leading supplier of pre-packed sandwiches to the food service sector in the UK, a subsidiary of Adelie Food Holdings, has acquired Brambles Foods, a significant player in the pre-pack sandwich market also in the food service sector.

Brambles Foods, which services the contract catering, education and healthcare sector in the food service market has operations in Middlesbrough and North London, as well as a distribution fleet which offers national supply to the food service market.

Food Partners, which services the contract catering, airline, coffee shops and event catering industry is a leading player in the “Food to Go” sector and was acquired by DSC in April 2006.  The business has manufacturing plants in Heathrow, Park Royal and Kilmarnock and operates from distribution hubs in Warrington, Melksham and Leicester.

Colin Curvey, Partner, DSC comments:

“We are delighted with this acquisition as Brambles is a great fit to the Food Partners business. The acquisition is yet another exciting example of how Duke Street increases the level of investment in our portfolio companies and provides strategic and financial support to grow our businesses”.

David Kilshaw, MD, Food Partners comments:

“The Brambles acquisition further consolidates Food Partners position as a leading player in the sandwich and Food to Go sectors of the food service market.  We look forward to working with the Brambles management team and the operations in Middlesbrough and North London to further grow and develop their business”.  

DSC and Food Partners were advised on the acquisition by McQueen Limited, SJ Berwin and PWC Transaction Services.

Funding for the transaction was supplied by the Bank of Scotland and Glitnir Bank hf.

Enquiries: Clive Baker 020 7484 8800