Scotland’s second largest private company, Grampian Country Foods, revealed that it turned loss into profit for the financial year to May 2001, with financial results reaching £15.3m (US$22.45m) from last year’s £3.8m loss after the firm cut 540 jobs at Marshall’s chicken processing plant.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more


The Aberdeen-based supermarket meat supplier posted a 7% increase in full year turnover of £851m, and pre-exceptional and pre-tax profits almost quadrupled.


Company chairman and majority shareholder Fred Duncan saw his salary leap from £243,000 to £1m.

Just Food Excellence Awards - Have you nominated?

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Food Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation, leadership, and impact. This is your chance to showcase your achievements, highlight industry advancements, and gain global recognition. Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today!

Nominate Now