In January 2008 IFR acquired the entire share capital of Hamker Lebensmittel Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG (Hamker). Hamker, a widely-known food manufacturer located in Germany’s Bad Essen, is an important player in the market for mayonnaise, ketchup, dressings, chilled salads and margarine, both in the food retailing and discount distribution channels.
Hamker generated a turnover of approximately €161 million in the year ending 30 June 2007.
The acquisition of Hamker highly complements the Homann business