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Food wholesaler Kitwave Group has announced the acquisition of MJ Baker Foodservice for an undisclosed sum. MJ Baker will be incorporated into Kitwave’s existing foodservice division, which currently comprises the trading operations of HB Clark & Co and David Miller Frozen Foods. Founded in 1999, MJ Baker offers over 3,500 products in the ambient, chilled and frozen food categories, as well as alcohol and confectionery. Paul Young, Kitwave's CEO, said: “The acquisition of MJ Baker is an excellent addition to our foodservice division and expands the group’s nationwide reach into the South West". David Brind, Kitwave's CFO, added: “This acquisition significantly adds to Kitwave’s foodservice division and extends the reach of our services into an important region of the UK. The integration of MJ Baker into the group’s foodservice division complements our existing operations and reflects Kitwave’s strategic direction and expansion ambitions, both through acquisition and organic growth.”