Nomad Foods, a UK-headquartered frozen foods company, acquired Aunt Bessie's, a UK producer of frozen food products, from William Jackson & Son, a British food manufacturer, for EUR240m. Commenting on the transaction, Stefan Descheemaeker, Nomad Foods’ Chief Executive Officer, said: “The acquisition of Aunt Bessie’s exemplifies our dedication and progress towards transforming the frozen food category, both organically and through acquisitions. Aunt Bessie’s further develops our portfolio in the UK with its strong brand positioning and market leadership in frozen roast potatoes and frozen Yorkshire puddings. We are eager to welcome the Aunt Bessie’s team to the Nomad Foods organization and look forward to creating value for all stakeholders.”