Sysco Acquires Scotland’s Campbell’s Prime Meat to Strengthen Foodservice Offerings
Sysco GB, the well-known foodservice provider, has officially acquired Campbell’s Prime Meat, a Scottish supplier renowned for its high-quality meat, fish, and deli products.
This acquisition will see Campbell’s Prime Meat, based in Linlithgow with a workforce of 325, joining Sysco’s portfolio while continuing its operations independently.
Paul Nieduszynski, Sysco GB’s CEO, praised the acquisition, stating, “We are delighted that Campbell’s Prime Meat will be joining Sysco GB. It is a great business with a fantastic reputation for producing high quality meat, fish, and deli items, combined with exceptional levels of service and championing independent customers in Scotland.”
Nieduszynski highlighted that the partnership is intended to elevate Sysco’s reach in Scotland, benefiting from Campbell’s specialized approach.
The acquisition reflects Sysco’s strategy of incorporating businesses that complement its service offerings.
Nieduszynski explained, “We’re very keen to work with high-quality and complementary businesses like Campbell’s Prime Meat, which can add value to Sysco and enhance our customer proposition.”
Christopher Campbell, CEO of Campbell’s Prime Meat, views this as a milestone for the company.
He commented, “Sysco is the perfect partner for the next stage in Campbell’s Prime Meat development. Over the past century, we’ve worked tirelessly to build a reputation as the leading catering butcher in Scotland, and we’ve been impressed at how Sysco wants to support and encourage us to continue that journey.”
He added that the integration with Sysco provides Campbell’s with expanded market access, allowing the business to reach new customers across the UK.
Through this acquisition, Campbell’s Prime Meat expects to broaden its product range within the Sysco network, fostering growth and enhancing the accessibility of premium Scottish meats and seafood across new markets.
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