Paramount Retail Group Acquires DB Food Group, Strengthening UK Farming and Championing Ethically Sourced Meat
6th 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.
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.
