Bradford-based Regal Food Products Group acquires first non-food and drink firm

Regal Food Products Group said the acquisition will lead to around 20 new jobs being created in Bradford at the relocated Packing ‘R’ Us production site.

The group noted that the acquisition comes in response to its long-term vision of “expanding and strengthening” its wholesale and food service offering.

Younis Chaudhry, CEO of Regal Food Products Group Plc, said: “Following on from our Just Desserts Yorkshire acquisition 18 months ago, we are delighted to be bringing our first non-food and drink business into the Regal group.

“Acquiring Packaging ‘R’ Us will allow us to develop our wholesale arm of the business, whilst offering our customers an eclectic range that will naturally sit alongside our existing products and brands.”

The group purchased Shipley-based Just Deserts in January of 2022. Just Deserts specialises in hand-crafted deserts and cakes.

Packaging ‘R’ Us is a well-established catering supplier, manufacturing and specialising in disposable food packaging, including foil containers, catering foil, disposable utensils, and plastic containers.

Mr Chaudhry added: “As a PLC we recognised a business that presented itself with opportunities and using our existing teams, manufacturing expertise, distribution networks and channels to market, we can really build and scale what is already a great business.

“This is an extremely exciting milestone in the Regal journey, as we not only welcome our first non-food brand into the group but relocate Packaging ‘R’ Us and its production to our main manufacturing and distribution facilities to Bradford.

“As a business that has the Bradford community close to its heart, we are pleased the new production site will create approximately 20 new jobs offering employment in a range of key areas, whilst providing platforms and opportunities for personal development.”

In May of last year, Regal Food Products Group announced it would become Bradford City Football Club’s official shorts sponsor for the following season.