Sunrise Eggs, an independent egg producer, has been acquired by Agrova International, a European poultry and agri-foods group headquartered in Riga, Latvia. Founded in the late 1960s by Tony and Sheila Crawley, Sunrise Eggs a family-run business based in Leicestershire. Today it is led by his sons Phill and Ady Crawley, who will continue to manage the company.
Agrova International is well known in Latvia and the Baltic region for its vertically integrated egg operations. The acquisition was supported with funding from Accession Capital Partners, a growth capital provider with experience in backing agriculture businesses.
Phill Crawley, managing director of Sunrise Eggs said: “Our parents Tony and Sheila Crawley founded Sunrise Eggs more than sixty years ago, and it has always been a family business built on trust and commitment to our customers. When considering the next step for the company, it was vital for us to find a partner who shares our values and long-term vision. We are pleased that Agrova International – a professional, innovation-driven European group with the same focus on quality and sustainability – will lead Sunrise Eggs into its next phase of development. Both Ady and I will continue to lead the business, ensuring continuity for our customers, suppliers, and colleagues”.
Jurijs Adamovičs, founder and chairman of Agrova International said: “We are delighted to welcome Sunrise Eggs into Agrova family. This partnership is a natural step in Agrova’s international growth strategy, combining Sunrise’s operational expertise with Agrova’s advanced agri-food platform and growing portfolio of egg-based functional nutrition products.”