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The Compleat Food Group has completed the acquisition of Greencore’s sauces and soups business in Bristol, UK, following approval from the Competition and Markets Authority.

The deal, which was first announced in November 2025, brings a 50,438-square-foot production facility into The Compleat Food Group’s portfolio.

The site employs around 300 people and produces own-label chilled sauces and soups for major UK retailers. All staff will transfer to The Compleat Food Group and operations will continue as normal.

The acquisition expands The Compleat Food Group’s presence in chilled sauces and soups and builds on its 2024 purchase of Zorba Foods. It follows further acquisitions this year, including Freshpak and The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co.

Following the transaction, The Compleat Food Group’s total turnover reaches £1.4 billion.

The business currently employs more than 6,300 people across 18 sites and supplies own-label and branded chilled foods to UK retailers and foodservice operators. Its brand portfolio includes Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, Julienne Bruno and Harvey & Brockless.

Nick Field, CEO at The Compleat Food Group, said: “This acquisition marks an important step in expanding our expertise in chilled sauces and soups, two categories with strong growth potential".

“By combining this capability with our existing portfolio, we can deliver even greater value for our retail partners and continue to innovate in creating Food to Feel Good.”

The news comes as The Compleat Food Group appoints Nick Reade as its first UK Managing Director, a newly created role reporting to Field. Reade joins the group following 11 years at Mars, where he most recently served as general manager for the UK and Ireland.

In his new role, Reade will be responsible for shaping and delivering the group’s UK commercial strategy, bringing together customer, category, product, marketing and outsourced functions.

Commenting on his appointment, Reade said: “The growth of The Compleat Food Group since its inception in 2021 has been fantastic to observe and the opportunity to be part of its continued success was hugely appealing".

“With its exciting brands and category-leading capabilities, alongside its Food to Feel Good ethos, this is a business that really embraces a modern entrepreneurial spirit with genuine heart and purpose. I’m looking forward to getting around the business and our customers to continue to innovate, drive standards and create delicious, tasty food.”

Field added: “We’re delighted to welcome Nick to the Group. He brings deep experience in UK FMCG, a track record of driving commercial performance, and a leadership style focused on clarity, accountability and empowering teams to do their best work".

“The creation of this role and Nick’s appointment completes a new enhanced leadership structure for the group which will support in driving the next phase of our journey, building on our commitment to deliver great tasting products, sustained category growth and delighting our customers and consumers alike.”