The owners of Young’s Seafood have confirmed that the business is up for sale, causing further confusion for the 450 jobs at risk at its Pinneys site in Annan.
Up to 450 jobs are at risk at Young’s Seafood’s Annan site in the south of Scotland, while it plans to create 200 jobs in Grimsby after winning three new contracts with retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S).
Goodfella’s Pizza should deliver sales of £133m and up to £22m in profit within two years of it completing the acquisition, according to Birds Eye owner Nomad Foods.
UK sales of frozen food will top £10bn according to the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), which has reported growth in both retail and foodservice.
Confectionery and treats manufacturer Mars aims to broaden its offering in the frozen desserts sector with the launch of its new Galaxy Chocolate Mousse Cake.
Foodservice supplier Bidfood has unveiled its 2018 Create Summer range, aimed at the catering sector, with a focus on rising demand for vegan and Middle Eastern products.
