Perkins Foods' new owner Dutch bank ABN Amro is keen to bolster its latest acquisition with additional purchases in consumer products, said chief executive Ian Taylor. "Obviously our first task will be to bed down Perkins' latest acquisitions [notably the Dutch poultry business bought in February]. But we see opportunities to grow Perkins by acquiring further brands or businesses." The UK venture capital arm of the Dutch bank took Perkins private last month in a £230m deal in which Perkins' senior management took a 17.5% stake. With operations throughout continental Europe as well as the UK, the convenience foods group is a "natural addition" for ABN, said Taylor. Additions will most likely be in the fast growing chilled sector, though frozen food deals have not been ruled out. Perkins supplies own label pizzas, ready meals, pastries and frozen convenience foods to Europe's leading retailers. Chief executive Ian Blackburn will remain in charge. {{NEWS }}