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Hofseth-backed Latvian whitefish processor snaps up Lithuanian plant Espersen planned to close

The sale follows Espersen's recent announcement of the planned closure of the site, which has operated for the past 21 years, and the transfer of production to Poland

By Tom Seaman | April 9, 2025 13:21 BST
Cod products from Atlas Premium Seafoods. Credit: Atlas Premium
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Denmark's A. Espersen has reached an agreement to sell its primary production facility in Klaipeda, Lithuania, to Atlas Premium Seafoods, with the transaction set to close on 30 June 2025. [...]

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