Isla Délice Expands into UK with Acquisition of Halal Brand Takul
In a significant move within the European halal food industry, Perwyn, a leading European private equity investor, has announced that its portfolio company Isla Délice, the French-branded halal meat products business, has acquired Takul, one of the fastest-growing halal-exclusive brands in the UK.
Launched in 2022 by Stonehouse Foods, Takul has quickly established itself as a disruptive force in the British halal market, securing early listings in major UK retailers Tesco and Sainsbury’s.
What’s more, the brand’s innovative approach has brought much-needed dynamism to the British halal sector, attracting attention from major players, like Isla Délice.
This acquisition marks a new milestone for Isla Délice, expanding its reach into the UK market, a region identified as one of Europe’s most promising for halal products. Isla Délice, which already operates in France, Belgium, and Spain, is now set to take advantage of the UK’s large and growing base of halal consumers.
Impressively, the UK halal food market has shown significant growth potential, and Perwyn sees this as an opportunity to drive further development in the sector.
Perwyn’s investment in Isla Délice underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its halal portfolio, with plans to leverage greater distribution channels, improve commercialisation of the range, and spearhead exciting new product development initiatives.
Additionally, the acquisition will not only support Takul’s continued growth but also introduce Isla Délice’s rich portfolio of chilled and frozen halal products to the UK, providing British consumers with a wider variety of high-quality halal options.
Commenting on the acquisition, a Partner at Perwyn and board member of Isla Délice stated that those at Isla Délice and Perwyn are delighted to bring their longstanding FMCG halal expertise to the UK.
They added further that the combination of Isla Délice’s rich halal heritage and its professional FMCG approach makes them well-positioned to accelerate the halal consumer offering in this exciting market. Also, they believe this acquisition will serve as a launchpad for significant growth in the United Kingdom.
Stonehouse Foods, the original parent company behind Takul, also expressed confidence in the new ownership. The Director of Stonehouse Foods also stated that they believe Isla Délice and Perwyn are the ideal owners to take Takul through its next phase of growth. Their scale, market expertise, and commitment to long-term category growth will allow them to build on the strong foundations they have set.
What’s more, this acquisition represents a real step-change not only for the Takul brand but for the entire halal market in the UK, which will benefit from Isla Délice’s expertise and product range.
Isla Délice’s CEO also shared optimism about the future of the partnership, praising Stonehouse Foods for their role in bringing innovation and modernity to the UK’s halal market.
They expressed that Stonehouse Foods has done a tremendous job with Takul, establishing a brand that brings new energy and innovation to British halal consumers. With the addition of Isla Délice’s extensive range of chilled and frozen halal products, they are confident this combined offering will attract more consumers and help take the UK halal market to the next level.
Isla Délice and Takul are both well positioned to tap into the UK’s burgeoning halal market, which is currently one of the fastest-growing in Europe. This partnership aims to accelerate category growth by delivering a wider and more modern halal product offering.
In summary, the acquisition of Takul by Isla Délice reflects a strategic alignment that promises to elevate the UK halal market.
With Isla Délice’s heritage in halal meat products and Takul’s rapid growth and innovation in the British market, the partnership is set to unlock new opportunities for growth, consumer engagement, and long-term success in one of Europe’s most promising halal sectors.
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