The Boparan Private Office is to become the new owner of the German turkey and chicken processor Heidemark, Ahlhorn. Heidemark will form part of the Storteboom Food Group, the European Division which is wholly owned by the Boparan Private Office.
The Heidemark leadership, management and employees will all be retained and will continue to drive the strategy already outlined for the business. Heidemark will operate under the company name with chief executive Andres Ruff and the leadership team committed to delivering the next phase of growth.
The closing of the transaction is subject to merger control clearance by the European Commission. Until the conclusion of the antitrust process, both companies will continue to operate independently of each other.
Ranjit Boparan, president of Boparan Private Office said: “We are delighted with this acquisition and wish to thank the Kalvelage family for entrusting us with the next generation of growth for the business. The business fits perfectly into our wider group ‘Next Gen’ strategy as we look to develop our manufacturing facilities to deliver enhanced automation, innovation, productivity and Net Zero sustainability. We have huge respect for the Heidemark business and believe there is much we can learn from each other in the years ahead.”
Christopher Kalvelage, current owner of Heidemark: “We are pleased that we have found a buyer in Ranjit Boparan who will continue to run Heidemark in our entrepreneurial spirit. The promise that all employees will keep their jobs, and that management will remain on board was very important to us. The prospects of the new owner have also convinced us, the Kalvelage family, very much. The name Heidemark will continue to stand for good corporate policy and excellent products in Germany.”