
"The acquisition is testament to the hard work and strong business that our team has built over the past 100 years, and I look forward to working with the O’Brien Fine Foods team in further developing the Bearfields of London brand." With the expertise of John and his team, we can capitalise on this scale for our employees, suppliers, and customers. "The merger means we’re becoming part of a larger business. Steve Bearfield, managing director of Bearfields of London, said the deal was a positive development and a great opportunity for both businesses.


The acquisition of Bearfields of London would allow it to develop the business with operations in the UK, delivering on the firm’s ambition to grow the company, O’Brien Fine Foods stated. Green Farm is currently the fastest-growing brand in the business. It acquired Brady Family and Green Farm, developing both brands into market leaders. The company has a track record of success in acquiring growing family brands and businesses. It has a team of more than 500 people operating from three dedicated facilities in Timahoe, County Kildare Rathowen, County Westmeath and Rathcairn, County Meath, Ireland. O’Brien Fine Foods supplies meat products to all leading retailers in Ireland, including Tesco, Lidl, Dunnes, the Musgrave Group, and BWG Foods. Emulsifiers, stabilisers, hydrocolloidsĮffective from 1 December 2021, O’Brien Fine Foods has acquired the brand and business of established branded and own-label raw and cooked ham producer Bearfields of London, which has a rich heritage in producing high quality, traditional products.Įstablished in 1906, Bearfields of London is a family-run business spanning three generations. With a team of more than 100 people based at its East London headquarters, it counts Lidl, Costco as its major customers and also supplies a significant number of pub and café groups, catering businesses, and independent retailers.Chocolate and confectionery ingredients.Carbohydrates and fibres (sugar, starches).
