Katjes International to acquire UK healthy snacking brand Graze from Unilever

Katjes International, through its subsidiary Future Snacks Ltd., has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Nature Delivered Ltd., known as Graze, and the 'Graze' brand from Unilever. The transaction, structured as a carve-out, includes the full brand and product portfolio, a production facility in London, and the transfer of approximately 200 employees. The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending statutory employee consultation and customary closing conditions. It will be financed through existing cash and an acquisition loan.

Graze, B-Corp certified since 2021, is a prominent healthy snacking brand in the UK retail market. This acquisition complements Katjes International's existing brand portfolio, particularly its fast-growing confectionery brand Candy Kittens, by leveraging overlapping customer bases and distribution channels. Bastian Fassin, managing shareholder of Katjes International, stated that Graze's strong brand awareness makes it a perfect fit for the company's strategy of expanding strong consumer brands across Europe.

Katjes International GmbH & Co. KG is part of the Katjes Group, which includes Katjes Fassin GmbH & Co. KG and Katjesgreenfood GmbH & Co. KG. Katjes International focuses on acquiring strong consumer goods brands in Europe across confectionery, personal care, and luxury categories.