OV UK acquires Premier Chocolate

July 02, 2026
OV UK, a subsidiary of Orkla Food Ingredients, has acquired Premier Chocolate, a UK-based chocolate manufacturer.

Premier Chocolate operates a dedicated production site in the UK, supplying chocolate products to a broad range of industrial customers and retailers, including international brands. The company has established a solid platform with skilled employees, efficient operations and long-standing customer relationships. The business generates annual revenues of approximately GBP 3 million and will be integrated into OV UK following completion. 

“We are very pleased to welcome Premier Chocolate to OV UK. The company strengthens our capabilities within seasonal chocolate products and allows us to build scale in an important niche category within our business system,” says Coen Louwerse, CEO of OV UK. 

“Premier Chocolate has developed into an operationally well-driven business with a strong team and loyal base of customers. I am confident that OV UK is the right owner to continue this journey and further develop the company going forward,” says Helgi Gislason, former owner of Premier Chocolate. 

The parties have agreed to keep the purchase price confidential. 

About Orkla Food Ingredients 

Orkla Food Ingredients (“OFI”) supplies ingredients to a broad range of customers in the bakery, ice cream and plant-based markets, and has a leading position in Europe and a platform for growth in the USA. Important sales channels include industrial manufacturers that chiefly manufacture and supply products to the grocery channel, the Out of Home channel, for example through artisanal bakeries and ice cream kiosks, and direct sales to consumers. The biggest product categories are bread and cake improvers and mixes, yeast, marzipan, ice cream ingredients and margarine and butter blends. 

About OV UK 

OV UK is part of Orkla Food Ingredients and is a leading supplier of sweet ingredients in the UK. The company offers a broad portfolio of products and solutions, serving both industrial and artisanal customers, and focuses on developing strong customer partnerships through category expertise, product quality and reliable delivery.

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