Scandi Standard has agreed to acquire Irish poultry processor Glenhaven Foods in a deal worth €127 million, strengthening its position in the growing market for value-added chicken products across the UK and Ireland. The transaction is expected to complete during the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Based in Arklow, County Wicklow, Glenhaven Foods produces frozen breaded and value-added poultry products for major retail, foodservice and quick-service restaurant customers in Ireland and the UK. The business employs around 190 people and has recently invested in expanding its manufacturing capacity.
The acquisition will add Glenhaven to Scandi Standard’s Irish operations, which already include Manor Farm, and further expand the group’s Ready-to-Eat and value-added poultry portfolio.
Jonas Tunestål, chief executive of Scandi Standard, said: “Glenhaven Foods is an excellent strategic fit for Scandi Standard. The acquisition strengthens our position in value-added and Ready-to-Eat poultry products, expands our presence in Ireland and the UK and brings a highly capable team with a strong track record of profitable growth.
“We are delighted to welcome Glenhaven Foods to our Irish business, led by Manor Farm, and look forward to building on the strong foundations already established.”
Barry Cahill, chief executive and co-owner of Glenhaven Foods, said Scandi Standard and Manor Farm were “the right partners for our next chapter”, adding that they would provide the “scale and ambition” to help the business grow while retaining its family values.
Scandi Standard said the acquisition would provide a stronger platform for growth in the UK, one of Europe’s largest markets for value-added poultry products, and is expected to increase the group’s earnings per share by more than 10%.