Wilson Sonsini’s London-based M&A team is pleased to have advised Katjes International (through its subsidiary Future Snacks Ltd.) in connection with the entry into an SPA to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Nature Delivered Ltd. (Graze) as well as the “Graze” brand from Unilever. The transaction is structured as a carve-out from Unilever and includes the full brand and product portfolio, the transfer of around 200 employees, and a production facility in London.

Since 2021, Graze has been certified as a B-Corp and is one of the leading brands in the “healthy snacking” segment in the UK, with a strong presence in local grocery retail. Candy Kittens and Graze share a high degree of overlap in their customer base and distribution channels—the acquisition of Graze therefore represents an ideal addition to Katjes International’s existing brand portfolio.

“With Candy Kittens, we already have one of the fastest-growing confectionery brands in the UK in our portfolio, and we are complementing this existing business with the acquisition of Graze, one of the leading healthy snacking brands in the UK. With its strong brand awareness and strategic positioning, Graze is a perfect fit for our strategy to continue growing with strong consumer brands across Europe,” said Bastian Fassin, managing shareholder of Katjes International.

The completion of the transaction remains subject to the statutory employee consultation process in the UK as well as customary closing conditions and is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2026.

The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Katjes International on the proposed transaction includes:

Corporate/M&A
Ross Davies
Sarahanne Jackson
Ellie Cooper
Henry Oates

Tax
Emma Game
Emma Nel

Employment Law
Martin Luff
Eleanor Williams

Technology Transactions
Rod Valle
Regina McLeod

Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
Tom Evans
Claudia Chan

Employee Benefits and Compensation
Fleur Benns
Emilie Sylvester

Antitrust
Deirdre Carroll
Hedi Thlibi

For more information, please see the press release.