OC&C advises Valeo Foods Group on the sale of Valeo Foods Ireland

Congratulations to Valeo Foods Group on its agreement to sell Valeo Foods Ireland to an investor group led by Hilliard Lombard, former CEO of the Irish business.

OC&C provided vendor commercial due diligence to Valeo Foods Group in support of the transaction.

Valeo Foods Ireland is a leading player in the Irish ambient food market, with a portfolio that includes some of the country’s best-known food brands, including Jacob’s, Batchelors, Odlums and Chef. The business combines established consumer brands with local manufacturing capabilities and extensive distribution across Ireland.

The acquisition will see the business enter a new chapter under an investor group with significant experience in the food sector. Led by Hilliard Lombard, the investor group brings significant food-sector experience and a clear ambition to support the continued growth and development of Valeo Foods Ireland.

The sale also supports Valeo Foods Group’s continued evolution, allowing the Group to increase its focus on its core growth platforms across confectionery, sweet bakery and naturally sweet products as it pursues its ambition to become a “Sweet Treats Champion”.

OC&C Private Equity and M&A:

OC&C is a leading global strategy consultancy with deep Food & Beverage expertise, including in confectionery. We work with investors and management teams to provide the commercial insight needed to make confident investment decisions and deliver long-term value.

How we help:

• Commercial due diligence and vendor due diligence.
• Value creation strategy and portfolio acceleration.
• Market, customer and competitive assessment.
• Strategic support across the investment lifecycle.

We are proud to have supported Valeo Foods Group on this agreement and wish both Valeo Foods Group and Valeo Foods Ireland every success in the future.

For more information, contact our experts or email [email protected].