Winnipeg-based Richardson International has acquired European Oat Millers.

The company, which is based in Bedford, England, is a leader in the oat milling business. It's the second largest oat miller in Europe.

“We are excited to build on our success in value-added processing and extend our food manufacturing footprint to a new geography,” says Curt Vossen, President and CEO of Richardson International. “As the largest oat miller in North America, we now look forward to building a presence in Europe to enhance our ability to compete in the global marketplace.”

Richardson first entered the oat milling business in 2013 with the acquisition of three oat processing plants in Canada including facilities in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba; Martensville, Saskatchewan; and Barrhead, Alberta.

The company has also acquired one in the U.S. in South Sioux City, Nebraska.  

Today, Richardson is the largest oat miller in North America.