Richardson International acquires UK-based Anglia Maltings Holdings Limited
by CM staff
Richardson will welcome 360 employees from Anglia Maltings into its wider group of companies across Canada, the U.S., and Europe.
Malting floor at Crip Malt facility (UK). (CNW Group/Richardson International Ltd.)
GREAT RYBURGH — Richardson Malting (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of Richardson International Limited (Richardson), has acquired Ragleth Limited, the parent organization of Anglia Maltings Holdings Limited, Anglia Maltings.
Headquartered in Norfolk, England, Anglia Maltings encompasses a diverse portfolio of businesses including Crisp Malt, Micronized Food Products (MFP), and EDME Food Ingredients.
“We share common values with Anglia Maltings and are aligned in our commitment to operational excellence and exceptional customer service,” said Curt Vossen, CEO, Richardson International. “As experienced handlers of malting barley in North America, this is an exciting next step in our long-term strategy, which includes the diversification of our business and continued growth in the food processing industry.”
Anglia Maltings operates seven malt facilities in the UK, Poland, and Germany, with a combined capacity of 440,000-MT. Crisp Malt collaborates with local farmers to source the highest-quality malted barley, serving breweries and distilleries and the food industry worldwide. MFP specializes in the production of cereals and pulses for brewing and animal feed, while EDME Food Ingredients focuses on malted and non-malted products catering to the baking industry.
Given the growing global demand for malting barley, predominantly driven by the brewing and distilling industries, Richardson’s expansion and investment positions the company to meet the increasing requirements of an international customer base.
“As proponents of innovation, Richardson’s support will enable us to realize our ambitions for new ingredients and open new avenues for our business,” said Stuart Sands, CEO, Anglia Maltings. “By leveraging our operational expertise, we will continue to offer best-in-class, whether it be through the delivery of the highest quality food ingredients or outstanding service to our valued customer base.”
Richardson will welcome 360 employees from Anglia Maltings into its wider group of companies across Canada, the U.S., and Europe.
