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- Company
Bumble Hole Foods
- SectorIndustry
- ActivityEgg processing
- Date30 May 2025
- CountryUnited Kingdom - Netherlands
Hardeman Egg Group acquires UK-based Bumble Hole Foods
Bumble Hole Foods, second generation family owned, supplies and processes egg products ranging from liquid to hard boiled eggs. The Bromsgrove based company was founded in 1961 by David and William Hewston and has grown steadily into one of the leading UK egg processors. The processing facility has the capacity to break 325.000 eggs per hour and produce millions of hard-boiled eggs per week.
Hardeman Egg Group was founded in 2020 by Arend Hardeman and consists of breeding and laying companies, egg trading company Kwetters and egg processors Egga Food and Adriaan Goede. HQ in Kootwijkerbroek, NL and locations in Veen, Ospel, Landsmeer, Germany, Hungary and Ethiopia. The group employs more than 500 people and processes more than 2 billion eggs per year.
Hardeman Egg Group is delighted to announce the acquisition of Bumble Hole Foods, UK based egg processor. This acquisition strengthens Hardeman’s international presence and allows for synergies of knowledge, customers and production capacity.
With its new owner, Bumble Hole Foods will be able to better anticipate on shifting markets to cage-free eggs. The company will continue to operate under its brand name and existing management ensuring smooth integration of relationships and infrastructure.
Andrew Hewston, owner of Bumble Hole Foods: “As the industry shifts, particularly with the move towards cage-free production where Hardeman leads, we’re confident this is the right step to secure a sustainable and successful future for the business.”
Ton Gielen, CEO of Hardeman Egg Group: “By combining our expertise, resources, and commitment to excellence, we are better positioned to deliver value, drive innovation, and serve our customers more effectively. Each business brings unique strengths, and together we are more agile, resilient, and ready to lead in a rapidly evolving market. With increasing pressure on the UK egg industry to transition to cage-free systems and strengthen domestic food resilience, this acquisition comes at a pivotal time for ensuring long-term supply chain security and sustainability.”
For more information: Bumble Hole Foods and Hardeman Egg Group
