Full coverage: Mark Goodman

The former beef executive, who went on his own five years ago, had so far invested his own money in food and hospitality businesses.

Following its acquisition by the food dynasty scion, National Organic 160 Products has reported steady trading, directors’ payouts and a new destination for its cash reserves.

If the success of Valeo Foods has told us anything, it is that the industry is full of SMEs ripe for combination into something bigger. Bellingham Capital has picked a niche to apply this model – the test begins now.

One year after leaving his executive position in his father Larry’s ABP beef business, Goodman has acquired the owner of the Bunalun organic food brand through offshore structures different from those of the rest of his family.

Larry Goodman’s son is leaving his long-held executive position at ABP to start his own business, having recently bought two pubs on his home’s doorstep. He clearly won’t stop there.