UK-based egg supplier Sunrise Eggs has been acquired by Agrova International, a European poultry and agriculture group headquartered in Latvia, for an undisclosed amount.

The acquisition will lead to the formation of a single organisation with over six decades of experience in the poultry and egg farming industry.

Sunrise Eggs is a family-run operation which was established in the 1960s in Leicestershire.

Phill Crawley, managing director of Sunrise Eggs said: “Our parents, Tony and Sheila Crawley, founded Sunrise Eggs more than sixty years ago, and it has always been a family business built on trust and commitment to our customers.

“When considering the next step for the company, it was vital for us to find a partner who shares our values and long-term vision.”

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He added: “We are pleased that Agrova International – a professional, innovation-driven European group with the same focus on quality and sustainability – will lead Sunrise Eggs into its next phase of development.”

Jurijs Adamovičs, founder and chairman, Agrova International said: “We are delighted to welcome Sunrise Eggs into Agrova family. Sunrise Eggs has a proud history, excellent people, and strong relationships with its customers. Its reputation for quality, reliability, and efficiency is exceptional.

“This partnership is a natural step in Agrova’s international growth strategy, combining Sunrise’s operational expertise with Agrova’s advanced agri-food platform and growing portfolio of egg-based functional nutrition products.”

The transaction will be overseen by Phill and Ady Crawley as the two businesses combine operations, which is supported by funding from Accession Capital Partners.