A Black Country food manufacturer has been acquired by a European firm.
Tipton-based Panesar Foods has been bought out in an undisclosed deal by Finish food and beverage company Paulig.
Founded in 1992, Panesar Foods is a family-owned business which makes sauces, salsas and condiments, with a turnover of £59 million, 308 employees and three production facilities at its HQ.
Paulig is also family owned and sells into 70 countries in segments such as tex mex, Asian and Indian foods.
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The Helsinki-based company said the acquisition would strengthen its position in the world foods segment.
Panesar Foods' chief executive Bill Panesar said: "We are incredibly proud of our history and the remarkable growth we have achieved since our culinary journey began in 1992.
"As Panesar Foods becomes part of Paulig, I am confident that our ambitions for international growth will be realised and the business will continue to thrive.
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"We share a strong commitment to innovation and delivering high-quality, flavourful products and I look forward to bringing even more delicious products to the market, together."
Managing director Jas Panesar added: "We are thrilled to join forces with Paulig. This partnership will allow us to reach new markets and deliver our authentic world food flavours to a broader audience.
"We look forward to combining our passion for quality food with Pauligs' commitment to sustainability and innovation."
Paulig's chief executive Rolf Ladau added: "We have collaborated with Panesar Foods for 17 years and we are very pleased to welcome the company to Paulig.
"Today, our combined taste expertise and innovation skills unite around a shared ambition - to accelerate our international growth and expand our world foods offerings."