Kiril Mischeff Group acquires Minster Fine Foods Ltd

Kiril Mischeff, a leading food and beverage supplier, has acquired South-Lincolnshire based Minster Fine Foods Ltd, further strengthening its growing portfolio.

Kiril Mischeff, one of Europe’s leading food and ingredient suppliers to the food and beverage manufacturing, foodservice and retail sectors, was advised on the acquisition by Yorkshire-based commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney.

Minster Fine Foods, a continental food importer established in 1993, supplies a range of authentic delicatessen meat products from Europe to multiple retailers, wholesalers, food service providers and the industrial food sector.  Originally founded in Minster on the Isle of Sheppey and now nestled in the picturesque market town of Bourne in South Lincolnshire, employs six people.

Dimiter Mirchev, Group Managing Director of Kiril Mischeff, said: “We’re delighted to welcome our latest acquisition, Minster Fine Foods, on board. The business offers a vast range of food products for retail, manufacturing and foodservice, with an emphasis on continental deli meats, and we believe the team and their high standards will compliment and align with the work we do at Kiril Mischeff. We look forward to collaborating with the team and driving future success together.”

Ellyot Doyle, Managing Director of Minster Fine Foods, said: ‘We are incredibly proud to be joining the Kiril Mischeff Group, a business whose values and ambitions align so closely with our own. Minster Fine Foods has built its reputation on quality, integrity and great relationships across retail, wholesale and foodservice. Becoming part of a larger organisation gives us the platform to accelerate our growth and enhance the solutions we can offer our customers.

“We are excited about the opportunities this new chapter brings for our people, our partners and the loyal customers who have supported us over the years. Together with Kiril Mischeff, we look forward to building on our shared strengths and driving continued innovation and service excellence in the market.”

Schofield Sweeney worked in partnership with corporate finance specialist Affinia as advisors for Kiril Mischeff. The transaction was supported by a multidisciplinary team at Schofield Sweeney, including specialists from Corporate, Environmental, Commercial Property, Employment and Commercial.

Commenting on the deal, Michael Cantwell, Partner in Schofield Sweeney’s Corporate team, said: “It’s fantastic to support Kiril Mischeff with another acquisition, and we look forward to seeing the success ahead. The deal involved expertise from multiple teams across Schofield Sweeney, demonstrating our capability to provide comprehensive support on transactions.”

Minster Fine Foods was advised on the transaction by Peterborough-based law firm Hegarty Solicitors, with corporate finance and accountancy support provided by Price Bailey.