Orkla acquires leading Czech frozen vegetable producer
Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Hamé, Orkla has signed an agreement to purchase Agrimex, a leading frozen vegetable producer in the Czech Republic. Hamé is a leading branded food company in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and holds strong positions in the liver paté, ready meals, ketchup, jam, baby food and tinned vegetable categories. Through the acquisition of Agrimex Hamé has strengthened its position in the frozen vegetable category. "Agrimex and Hamé are a good fit. We are market leader in several categories in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and by purchasing Agrimex we