{
  "id": 1486815,
  "title": "Pilgrim’s Europe to acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage Company",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/pilgrims-europe-to-acquire-walkers-deli-sausage-company",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:20:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/pilgrims-europe-to-acquire-walkers-deli--sausage-company-93CH-4863312"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pilgrim's Europe has reached an agreement to acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage Company from Samworth Brothers, pending regulatory approval in the United Kingdom. Walkers operates four production facilities at a single site in Leicester, employing around 1,150 individuals. The company specializes in premium pork products such as sausages, sliced meats, cooked bacon, snacks, and pâté, serving UK retailers with a focus on exclusive own-label food production. The acquisition will bolster Pilgrim's Europe's strategy to expand through a diversified portfolio of value-added food businesses in key markets worldwide, according to Fabio Sandri, CEO of Pilgrim's Europe. The addition of Walkers will enhance Pilgrim's presence in premium pork categories and improve its capacity to serve UK customers. Samworth Brothers, a family-owned business with a £1.8 billion turnover and 12,000 employees, plans to focus on growth opportunities across Food to Go, Savoury Pastry, Meals, and its brands' portfolio following the transaction. The financial details and completion timeline of the deal remain undisclosed. Pilgrim's Pride operates across 14 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe, employing approximately 63,000 people in protein processing and prepared-foods facilities. Samworth Brothers, with more than 12,000 employees, is headquartered in Leicester.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Pilgrim’s Europe agrees to buy Walkers Deli & Sausage Company",
    "Walkers employs 1,150 people at four Leicester production sites",
    "Acquisition aims to expand Pilgrim’s premium pork product portfolio"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}