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GranTerre buys British cheese and meat distributor Pimpernel Wharf
Italian food group GranTerre has bought all of Pimpernel Wharf, a British company that sells and distributes cheese and cured meats.
Pimpernel Wharf is based in Reigate, Surrey, south of London, and was founded by the Stuart family in the 1960s.
It has annual revenue of about £16.9 million and sells to retailers, food manufacturers and food-service businesses.
The deal strengthens GranTerre's presence in the UK, one of the main export markets for Italian cheese and cured meats.
GranTerre says the acquisition completes the first phase of its plan to build a direct presence in key export markets, including the United States, France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland.
The company aims to work more closely with customers and better understand local demand through its own commercial network.
GranTerre says Pimpernel Wharf will also provide a stronger international platform for developing sales of both cheese and cured meats.
GranTerre has acquired all shares in British cheese and cured-meat distributor Pimpernel Wharf through its subsidiary Caseifici GranTerre.
The deal strengthens GranTerre’s direct commercial presence in the United Kingdom.
Pimpernel Wharf, based in Reigate, Surrey, sells food products mainly to retail, industry and foodservice customers.
The company has annual revenue of about £16.9 million, equivalent to €20 million.
GranTerre said the acquisition completes the first phase of its internationalisation plan.
- Who
- GranTerre, through its subsidiary Caseifici GranTerre, and British distributor Pimpernel Wharf.
- What
- GranTerre acquired 100% of Pimpernel Wharf’s shares.
- When
- The acquisition was announced on 13 October 2026. The sources do not state when it was completed.
- Where
- Pimpernel Wharf is based in Reigate, Surrey, south of London.
- Why
- GranTerre aims to strengthen its UK sales operations and complete the first phase of its internationalisation plan.
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- Stake acquired
- 100% of Pimpernel Wharf’s shares
- Pimpernel Wharf location
- Reigate, Surrey, south of London
- Annual revenue
- About £16.9 million (€20 million)
- Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano
- About 22% of Pimpernel Wharf’s revenue
- Cured meats
- About 7% of Pimpernel Wharf’s revenue
- Private label
- About 30% of sales
What people are saying
Being directly present in the main markets of reference means being able to develop closer relationships with customers, better understand local dynamics and make the most of the quality of our products.
The entry of Pimpernel Wharf into GranTerre completes our direct presence in the main international markets identified by the strategic plan: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland.
Sources
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