Wed, 20 May 2026 | BUSINESS SALE
Orchard Foods Valley Limited (OV UK), a subsidiary of ingredients supplier Orkla Food Ingredients (OFI), has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in UK-based biscuit and baked inclusions producer Phoenix Brands Limited for an undisclosed price.
OV UK is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of sweet ingredients, offering a broad portfolio of products and solutions to both industrial and artisanal customers. Based in Wolverhampton, Phoenix Brands supplies B2B customers with a range of biscuits, including digestives, bourbons and shortcake.
According to OV UK, the acquisition of Phoenix Brands strengthens its position in the sweet inclusions market and supports the development of its UK manufacturing capabilities. Phoenix Brands, which was founded in 1998, serves a customer base covering the baking, confectionery and dairy industries.
Coen Louwerse, CEO of OV UK, commented: "Phoenix Brands represents a strong strategic fit for OV UK. The company has built a focused and scalable platform with long standing customer relationships and a clear position within its niche. This acquisition strengthens our capabilities within sweet inclusions and enhances the value offering we bring to customers in the UK market."
Tor Osmundsen, CEO OFI Sweet Ingredients, added that the deal was aligned with the group’s strategy of strengthening its ingredients portfolio via targeted investments in attractive categories with strong fundamentals.
Osmundsen continued: “Phoenix Brands supports our ambition to build leading, specialised positions in selected segments over time.”
Phoenix Brands owner and Managing Director Andy Richards said that the company “has developed into a well run business with a strong market position, built on product quality, technical expertise and close customer collaboration.”
The deal follows OFI’s acquisition of Austrian margarine, sauces and dressings producer Senna earlier this year.
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