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Acquisition RequirementBW000573

Specialist food or drink manufacturing business wanted across the UK by a trade buyer

Food & Drink ManufacturingSpecialist Food & Drink Manufacturing

A UK trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of a specialist food or drink manufacturing business across the UK, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.

  • Full acquisition
  • Across the UK
  • £5m to £10m turnover

Acquisition at a glance

Reference BW000573

Acquisition criteria

Reference
BW000573
Status
Active Requirement
Sector
Food & Drink Manufacturing
Sub-sector
Specialist Food & Drink Manufacturing
Last reviewed
13 July 2026
Target turnover
£5m to £10m
Target location
Across the UK
Acquisition intent
Bolt-on acquisition
Acquisition type
Full acquisition

Buyer and transaction readiness

Buyer type
Trade buyer
Buyer origin
UK
Acquirer scale
Multi-acquisition group
Funding position
Funds in place
Decision readiness
Actively seeking and ready to transact
Transaction experience
One to two completed acquisitions
Execution capability
In-house M&A capability with advisers

Geographic focus

Target location preference
Across the UK

Full description

A UK trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of a specialist food or drink manufacturing business across the UK.

The target should have annual turnover of £5m to £10m. The search is focused on suitable businesses operating across the UK.

Owners of suitable businesses, or advisers acting on their behalf, are invited to make confidential contact.

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Specialist Food & Drink Manufacturing

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