Sonoma Baking Company has announced it has signed an agreement with Berkelo bakery founder, Tom Eadie, to acquire the bakery brand.

The three Berkelo bakeries, located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, will remain branded as Berkelo bakeries but will be operated by Sonoma from February 20, 2025.

Sonoma Baking Company founder Andrew Connole said Sonoma recognised the passion and expertise it took to build a cherished bakery brand like Berkelo.

“By bringing Berkelo into our family, Sonoma aims to preserve what makes Berkelo special while providing the resources and support that will enable it to reach more customers,” he said.

The acquisition has come as Tom decided to shift his focus to McCarrs House – formerly Berkelo Kitchen – a full service restaurant in Terrey Hills in Sydney’s north, with a growing pasta range under the Berkelo brand. Tom will rettain ownership of Berkelo Kitchen and the pasta range, which will rebrand in the coming year.

Tom said, “I’m incredibly proud of the bakery business we’ve built, and grateful to the customers who supported us on the journey.”

“The time felt right, however, to focus on our new restaurant and pasta business, and we know that Berkelo bakery is in great hands with Andrew Connole and his Sonoma team.

“We’re excited to see Berkelo’s next chapter, with Sonoma’s passion, expertise and resources behind it.”