Multi-sector recruiter Berry Recruitment has acquired catering and hospitality recruitment specialist Rouge Recruitment.

Berry Recruitment operates from 22 locations nationally and says the acquisition is an important step towards its goal of achieving turnover of £30m by the end of next year.

Chris Chown, Berry Recruitment’s managing director, says: “The purchase of Rouge Recruitment brings on board an extremely strong team and consolidates our strength in the catering and hospitality sector.”