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Taylor Farms has announced the acquisition of Natures Way Foods, a UK fresh prepared food manufacturer based in Chichester, England.

Natures Way Foods employs around 1,300 people and supplies fresh, convenient food products to retail and foodservice customers across the UK. Following the acquisition, the company will continue to operate under its existing management, executive and employee teams.

According to Taylor Farms, the two companies will collaborate to share best practices across quality, innovation, food safety and sustainability, while expanding their range of fresh and healthy products in line with evolving consumer trends.

Bruce Taylor, chairman and CEO of Taylor Farms, said: "At Taylor Farms, our mission has always been to deliver fresh, healthy and delicious foods that enhance the well-being and quality of our consumers' lives – and that mission extends beyond North America. We're excited to partner with Natures Way Foods and expand our global footprint, continuing to provide nutritious, high-quality products around the world."

Colin Smith, CEO of Natures Way Foods, added: "This is an exciting time for us all at Natures Way Foods. To be joining forces with the globally respected producer Taylor Fresh Foods is testament to our team's exceptional work. Our commitment to delivering exceptional fresh food products for our valued customers remains at the centre of everything we do... Being part of the Taylor Fresh Foods family will enable us to further invest, innovate and share best practice to continue to deliver for our customers."

Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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