Solina Group completes the acquisition of Bowman Ingredients
Solina, the leading European producer of savoury ingredients solutions for the food industry, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Bowman Ingredients from the Bowman family shareholders.
The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value.
Bowman Ingredients is a leading supplier of coating systems to food service and retail food processors,
with products including breadcrumbs, batters and marinades.
Since 1990, Bowman Ingredients’ focus on innovation and investment has enabled the company to establish four sites in the UK including a dedicated gluten-free and allergen-controlled manufacturing plant opened in 2016. In addition, as part of a wider expansion into mainland Europe, a manufacturing facility was opened in Wroclaw, Poland, this year.
Bowman Ingredients generates revenues of £60m with 220 employees across the UK and Poland and is a partner in two successful joint ventures in South Africa and Thailand.
For Solina, this acquisition represents a further step in its expansion strategy following the respective acquisitions of Canadian foodservice leader Berthelet in January 2020, and the German industry leader Hagesüd, in May 2020.
Rory Bowman, founder, shareholder and CEO said he is delighted to become a part of the Solina Group and is excited to be working with Solina to continue to lead Bowman Ingredients to grow.
Bowman’s management team will remain in place.
Bowman added: “We look forward to exposure to Solina’s new technologies and enhanced geographical reach.”
Anthony Francheterre, CEO of Solina added: “We were continuously impressed by Bowman’s expertise and the strength of the management team. Beyond being a strong cultural fit, Bowman Ingredients is well established in the convenience food and food service QSRs (quick service restaurants) which represent a strategic pillar for Solina’s future growth. Working in partnership, Solina and Bowman are complementary, both in terms of product portfolio and customer base.”
