🇬🇧 British brands owned by Irish companies 🇮🇪
18 brands that originated in the United Kingdom are owned today by 7 companies headquartered in Ireland, led by Valeo Foods, Glen Dimplex and C&C Group.
Valeo Foods (5)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barratt | Candy & sugar confectionery | 2018 | — |
| Fox's Glacier Mints | Gum & mints | 2017 | — |
| Matthew Walker | Cakes | 2019 | — |
| Poppets | Chocolate | 2017 | — |
| Rowse Honey | Sweet spreads & nut butters | 2014 | — |
Glen Dimplex (4)
C&C Group (4)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drygate | Ale | 2025 | — |
| Innis & Gunn | Ale | 2026 | — |
| Orchard Pig | Cider | — | — |
| Tennent's | Lager | — | — |
ESB (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIE Networks | Grids & transmission | — | — |
| So Energy | Electric utilities | — | — |
DCC (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certas Energy | Refining & marketing | — | — |
Ryanair (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair UK | Airlines | — | — |
Perrigo (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steripod | Toothpaste & toothbrushes | — | — |