The assets of Julienne Bruno, the manufacturer and retailer of plant-based cheese and cream products, have been sold to a subsidiary of The Compleat Food Group, in a transaction which safeguards the future of this multi-award-winning brand.
Sam Birchall and Howard Smith from Interpath were appointed joint administrators to Julienne Bruno Limited on 11 November 2025.
Julienne Bruno supplies high-quality plant-based cheese and cream products to a number of end-customers, including retailers, wholesalers and restaurants. The Company had grown significantly since its formation in 2020, developing a reputation for producing market-pioneering plant-based products. With additional investment required to reach sufficient scale to enable profitability, the Company recently embarked on an exercise to explore the sale and investment options available. Unfortunately, despite a competitive process with a number of parties showing interest in the brand, a solvent outcome could not be found, and as a result, the Company was placed into administration. Consequently, all 14 members of staff have been made redundant.
Immediately following their appointment, the joint administrators sold certain assets including the Julienne Bruno brand, to Harvey & Brockless Limited, a subsidiary of The Compleat Food Group, the UK-based producer and supplier of chilled and specialty foods.
Tom Swiers, head of food and drink for Interpath, said: “Since its launch, Julienne Bruno had developed a great reputation for its innovative and high-quality plant-based products. Known as a pioneer within the sector, it had generated a loyal customer base both in the UK and internationally. We’re pleased to have achieved this sale which will enable the brand to continue under new ownership and deliver to its customers.”
Howard Smith, Managing Director at Interpath and joint administrator, added: “Our immediate priority is to support those employees who have been made redundant, including supporting them with claims for redundancy pay and other monies owed.”
