AcquisitionJul 31, 2026

UK's Kirwin doubles in size with acquisition as Coral moves to take full control of Atlantic Sapphire

What's the deal?

UK-based Kirwin has doubled its size through an acquisition, while Coral has launched a tender offer for the remaining shares in land-based salmon farmer Atlantic Sapphire , building on the stake that already gave it majority control.

The signal:

Both moves point to continued consolidation across the seafood sector, as companies pursue scale and tighter ownership.

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