Kingsford Investments, through Red Sky Food Group, acquired Delenco Foods, a leading UK manufacturer of fresh and frozen sausages, marking the second major investment for the group following its creation in April 2025. Red Sky Food Group is a joint venture alongside Literacy Capital.

Founded in 1963, Delenco Foods has grown from an East London butcher into a respected producer serving cruise lines, schools, retailers, catering butchers and wider foodservice customers. The combined Red Sky portfolio – Langford’s and Delenco – will comprise approximately £35 million in revenues, a 120-strong workforce and two manufacturing sites in Welshpool, Wales, and Leyton, East London.

The acquisition brings together two established, family-run businesses known for their product quality and customer service. With highly complementary product ranges and geographic reach, the enlarged group will offer an expanded service proposition to both existing and new customers.

Delenco’s founder will remain involved in the business to support the transition, while Managing Director Josh Gethin will assume leadership across both Delenco and Langford’s. Both businesses will continue to trade under their existing brands.