France’s leading halal brand expands into Germany with acquisition

A premium German halal brand has been acquired by a dominant European group

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Isla Délice Group has upped its presence in Europe through the acquisition of German halal business Gurkan. Backed by investment group Perwyn, Isla Délice Group has expanded into the German market, with the acquisition of premium halal German business, Gurkan.

Strong in its home market of France, Isla Délice Group now sells halal products across the UK, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy, with sales exceeding €155m, following its Gurkan purchase.

What halal products does Gurkan make?Gurkan is a specialist maker of Pastirma, a premium beef product that is distributed to German halal consumers across the country. Its products are sold in traditional and modern retail.

Germany is believed by Perwyn to be a market with “attractive growth prospects”, particularly within the “modern halal trade”.

“Gurkan has a clear market position in Germany with a premium offering, and 25 years’ experience in that market,” said Isla Délice Group CEO, Eric Fauchon.

“Together with Isla Délice Group’s chilled and frozen portfolio, we look forward to bringing innovation to the German halal consumers.”

Isla Délice Group’s halal marketsThis is Perwyn’s first acquisition of 2025, following a raft of 13 in 2024, including the purchase of Britain’s Takul halal brand, a supplier to major UK supermarkets including Tesco, last summer.

John Gallagher, investment director at Perwyn and Isla Délice Group board member, said: “Entering the German market underscores the group’s strong commitment towards its international expansion.

“With a presence in six international markets in addition to our core market, Isla Délice has become the clear European halal champion.”