Audrey Baxter, Executive Chairman and Group CEO of Baxters Food Group, commented: “W.A Baxter & Sons (Holdings) Ltd, owners of Baxters Food Group, has confirmed the acquisition of London based Orexis Fresh Foods Ltd."

Orexis is a well-established fresh food manufacturer specialising in chilled ready to eat products and employs 80 staff at its production facility in North London. The company supplies its portfolio of branded, licensed and private label products to food service and retail customers across the UK.

“The acquisition is part of our global growth strategy and offers us the opportunity to expand our UK offering into chilled food.”