Paramount Retail Group Acquires DB Food Group, Strengthening UK Farming and Championing Ethically Sourced Meat

A strategic investment and innovative approach that supports the future of British Food Production

6^th August 2025 – Paramount Retail Group, a leading name in the UK retail sector, has acquired DB Food Group, one of the UK’s leading ethically sourced meat wholesalers with a £122 million turnover. DB Food Group has built a strong reputation as a trusted supplier of premium meat, recognised as pioneers of sustainable practices. This strategic acquisition reflects Paramount Retail Group’s long-term commitment to the UK food industry and reinforces its dedication to supporting British farmers through innovation.

To support the acquisition, Paramount Retail Group has established new entity Paramount Food Group Limited. This new structure directly reflects their belief in the UK food sector and its impact on the economy, aiding the demand for sustainable and responsibly sourced meat. Paramount Food Group provides the platform for investment, customer retention, operational integration and future expansion aligning with Paramount’s strategic plan to achieve in excess £200 million in revenue by the end of 2025.

DB Food Group are set to benefit from Paramount’s extensive operational expertise, investment capabilities, and strategic vision. With the addition of DB Food Group to the portfolio, Paramount Retail Group proves their commitment to building a resilient supply chain which supports both products and retailers. BGF’s desire to maintain an interest in the business was welcomed and facilitated by Paramount.

About Paramount Food Group

Paramount Food Group is an extension of the Paramount Retail Group, a UK owned business with a broad spectrum of investments across the UK retail and manufacturing sector. Being a unique operational investment company focused on acquiring and growing businesses requiring production, processing, and distribution improvement and optimisation. The Group brings long-term strategic focus and operational excellence to its portfolio businesses. This latest acquisition of GB Foods increases the Group and related activity to approximately £230million, in line with the company’s strategic ambition publicised at the beginning of 2023.

Joining the Paramount portfolio allows DB Food Group to strengthen its offering while staying true to what customers value with the excellent quality and variety of produce available. We’re proud to support the UK food industry from farming to the high street, providing stability for many in the food industry, whilst we continue to back British brands.

Paul Taylor

Chairman, Paramount Retail Group

DB Food Group is one of the leading meat wholesalers in the UK, championing British farming and ethical supply practices, with over 30 years expertise. We’re looking forward to assisting the growth of the company and the new opportunities this partnership unlocks, together. This acquisition reflects our shared vision to build a more transparent and more sustainable future for the food industry in Britain.

Sunny Sharma

Executive Director, Paramount Retail Group

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Saltaire Brewery, part of Paramount Retail Group, has announced the acquisition of the Keystone Brewing Group brand portfolio, securing the future of a collection of respected British beer brands with deep manufacturing heritage and strong regional roots.

The acquisition follows recent national coverage highlighting the challenges facing independent British brewers and the importance of responsible ownership in safeguarding jobs, production, and local brewing communities. Against a backdrop of rising costs, market consolidation, and increased insolvencies across the sector, Saltaire’s acquisition represents a clear commitment to long-term stewardship rather than short-term consolidation.

This milestone builds on the strong progress Saltaire has made since joining Paramount Retail Group 18 months ago. During that period, the brewery has accelerated growth, strengthened its operational foundations, and reinforced its role as a custodian of authentic British brewing brands with real provenance and manufacturing presence.

The Keystone portfolio brings together a number of well-established breweries and beers, each with its own identity, loyal customer base, and regional significance. Under new ownership, the focus will be on protecting what makes each brand distinctive; maintaining brewing standards, safeguarding employment, investing in production capability, and supporting the trade for the long term.

This approach reflects Paramount Retail Group’s wider strategy of backing heritage British brands with strong manufacturing roots. Rather than stripping back identity or centralising production for short-term gain, the group provides patient capital, operational expertise, and commercial discipline to allow brands to stabilise, rebuild, and grow sustainably.

The transaction further strengthens Saltaire’s ambition to be a leading regional brewery with a growing national presence, while remaining firmly grounded in its Yorkshire origins. It also reinforces the group’s confidence in the UK brewing sector and the enduring value of well-made, well-loved British beer.

“These are brands with real history, real people behind them, and real places at their heart. Our responsibility is to look after them properly, to brew them well, protect jobs, support the trade, and invest with a long-term mindset. This acquisition reflects both the progress Saltaire has made and the strength of the team driving that growth.”

Sunny Sharma

Director, Saltaire Brewery

“This is not about financial engineering or consolidation. It’s about restoring confidence, rebuilding relationships, and ensuring that proud British brewing businesses continue to exist, employ people, and serve their communities for generations to come.”

Ravi Sharma

Director, Saltaire Brewery

For Paramount Retail Group, the acquisition underlines continued momentum across the wider business. Sustained growth, disciplined investment, and a stewardship-led approach position the group strongly for the future while remaining true to its core values of quality, responsibility, and long-term brand building.

The Keystone brands will continue to be brewed, supplied, and supported as part of Saltaire’s expanding brewing platform, ensuring continuity, quality, and long-term investment in each individual brand.

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