Sofina Foods Europe, which owns Karro, has strengthened its integrated pork supply chain through the acquisition of a number of farms, equipment and livestock from Rattlerow Scotland, part of leading UK pig genetics company Rattlerow Farms.
The deal will also see up to 12 Rattlerow Scotland employees transferred to Sofina Europe, with Rattlerow continuing to manage elements of genetic input and technical oversight.
Sofina Europe’s pork division is one of the UK’s leading pork processors and farmers, and the collaboration will see it take full operational control of the farms, while Rattlerow Scotland will advise on the management of a genetic program and the supply of breeding females into existing commercial herds.
Sofina already owns pig farms in Scotland and it said the collaboration, which will commence in April, will enhance the productivity and sustainability of its livestock production.
Steve Urwin, Agriculture Director, at Sofina Foods Europe said: “We are excited by the opportunities this collaboration provides us. The ability to align genetics and production closer to customer requirements and become more agile as we build on the strength of Sofina Agriculture with an exceptional team, will produce pigs and feed that better support our customers and Scottish agriculture, while enhancing the sustainability of our supply chains.”
Sofina Europe is a leading supplier of both branded and own-label seafood and pork. It employs around 6,700 people, across 23 manufacturing sites.