Glasgow-based Lomond has acquired Clarks Speciality Foods in a move that will allow it to expand its presence in the high-end hotel and restaurant sector.
This is a deal that will also see the Glasgow-based business hit a record turnover of £55m in 2025. “We have wanted to for some time and Clarks is the perfect acquisition to enable us to do this in an impactful and meaningful way,” said Sam Henderson, managing director, Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co.
“Clarks stock and distribute some of the finest foods available to the very top tier of Scotland’s thriving hotel and restaurant trade. They have long been a specialist in the sector and we recognise the team’s expertise and passion for delivering exceptional customer service, which aligns with our own. We look forward to working with them and driving the business forward.
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The acquisition comes after investment to expand its Port Dundas headquarters to meet rising customer demand. This has doubled the storage capacity at the 36,000 square feet warehouse and the business can now store up to 4,000 pallets. This investment also supports Lomond’s long-established and award-winning sustainability objectives.
“We have added roof space for solar panels which will increase our renewable energy capacity by 30%,” said Barbara Henderson. “We have also added electric charging points for our fleet of electric cars which takes us closer to our net zero goal. We are also halfway through our accreditation to become B-Corp accredited, which is a real priority for us as a business.”
