ABP, a European meat processor, has revealed plans to acquire Pilgrim’s Europe’s lamb business, including its Welsh processing facility in Llanidloes, Powys. Specializing in premium Welsh lamb, the facility employs 140 workers who will transfer to ABP under TUPE arrangements.
Pilgrim’s Europe is a leading private label supplier to UK grocery retailers, with 40 sites across the UK, Ireland, France, and the Netherlands. Its meat brands include Richmond, Fridge Raiders, and Denny, among others.
The acquisition does not include Pilgrim’s Europe’s lamb retail packing operation in Andover. ABP stated this exclusion is due to its existing lamb deboning and retail packing capabilities across its UK network. Pilgrim’s Europe has separately begun consultations regarding the proposed closure of the Andover site toward the end of January 2027.
Ivan Siqueira, president of Pilgrim’s Europe, said the deal will allow Pilgrim’s to focus on investing in its core poultry, pork, and value-added businesses. He added that the deal provides opportunities for future growth at Llanidloes within a specialist lamb processor.
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ABP supplies fresh and frozen meat products to retailers and foodservice providers from processing sites across Ireland, the UK, and affiliate sites in Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, and Poland. The company’s CEO, Kevin Cahill, described Llanidloes as an excellent fit for the company’s lamb business.
Cahill said, “We look forward to welcoming the Llanidloes team and working closely with the producers who supply the site, providing them with the benefits and support available through our network of more than 3,500 sheep farmers across the UK.”
Welsh lamb is recognized globally for its quality, and Llanidloes provides a strong platform to serve growing demand across both domestic and international markets.
