SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP) plans to have its recently acquired Go-Pak UK Ltd expand to food packaging services in the global market as more consumers buy food to eat at home and choose environmentally-friendly products.
The packaging arm of SCG, Thailand’s largest industrial conglomerate, SCGP yesterday concluded a deal to acquire a 100% share in the UK-based food service solution provider.
The acquisition is expected to help SCGP expand its customer base in food packaging services as well as retail and wholesale businesses in the UK, Europe, North America and Asean.
Go-Pak is headquartered in Bristol, England, with a production base in southern Vietnam.
“People’s lifestyles are changing. They eat at home or the office, and use more food delivery services,” said SCGP chief executive Wichan Jitpukdee. “This is a trend that will direct the food packaging…
