Tue, 24 Jun 2025 | BUSINESS SALE
The Hardeman Egg Group has announced the acquisition of a Worcestershire-based counterpart in a deal that brings together two leading egg processing companies, creating a fully-integrated player in the UK's egg products market.
The target company, Bumble Hole Foods, produces a wide range of egg products at its Bromsgrove facility, including boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, egg mayonnaise, liquid whole eggs and separated whites and yolks.
Following the acquisition by Hardeman, which has branches in the Netherlands and Germany, Bumble Hole Foods owner Andrew Hewston and Sharon Jones will step down from their roles, with Hewston saying the decision to sell had been “difficult”.
However, other than these two departures, operations at the company will otherwise continue as normal, with Managing Director Simon Bennett remaining in his role, ensuring leadership continuity post-sale.
Andrew Hewston commented: “This business has been an integral part of our family’s life for many years, and what started as a vision has grown into a reality thanks to the dedication of our team and the loyalty of our customers and suppliers.”
“As the industry shifts – particularly with the move towards cage-free production, where Hardeman leads – we’re confident this is the right step to secure a sustainable and successful future for the business.”
The Hardeman Egg Group CEO Ton Gielen added: “By combining our expertise, resources, and commitment to excellence, we are better positioned to deliver value, drive innovation, and serve our customers more effectively.”
“Each business brings unique strengths, and together we are more agile, resilient, and ready to lead in a rapidly evolving market. With increasing pressure on the UK egg industry to transition to cage-free systems and strengthen domestic food resilience, this acquisition comes at a pivotal time for ensuring long-term supply chain security and sustainability.”
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