Scandi Standard has acquired Glenhaven Foods, an Irish producer of frozen breaded chicken products, to expand its European operations.

This acquisition allows the company to pivot toward higher-margin processed goods. By integrating a specialist in breaded chicken, Scandi Standard can reduce its reliance on raw poultry sales and capture more of the consumer ready-to-eat market.

The transaction was completed for an enterprise value of €127 million, or approximately $145.7 million [1]. This investment targets the growing demand for convenience foods across the region.

Glenhaven Foods is described as one of Ireland’s market-leading producers of frozen breaded chicken products [2]. The integration of the Irish firm is expected to provide a strategic foothold for the company within the Irish and broader European food supply chains.

Scandi Standard said the move strengthens its value-added and ready-to-eat portfolio [1]. The company aims to leverage Glenhaven's existing production capabilities to scale its offerings of processed poultry.

The acquisition comes as food producers face shifting consumer preferences toward pre-prepared meals. By acquiring a market leader in the frozen sector, Scandi Standard secures established distribution channels and specialized manufacturing infrastructure, which are critical assets for rapid scaling in the value-added segment.

“The deal was struck for an enterprise value of €127 million ($145.7 million).”

This acquisition signals a strategic shift toward vertical integration in the poultry industry. By moving from primary production into the 'value-added' sector, Scandi Standard is insulating itself from the volatile commodity pricing of raw chicken while targeting the more stable, higher-margin convenience food market in Europe.