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Investor-backed Symington's explores options over future
12 Feb 2021
Symington's, the UK-based branded and private-label food business, has acknowledged the investor-backed company is exploring options over the future of the company.

22 Dec 2020
This week's batch of new products that caught the eye include a new brand from Symington's and an orange flavoured Galaxy chocolate bar from Mars.

30 Sep 2020
This week's selection of new products include Jammie Dodgers muffins from UK firms Speedibake and Burton's Biscuits and dairy-free cheese snacks from ParmCrisps of the US.

Covid-19 food industry updates – Friday 18 September (free to read)
18 Sep 2020
just-food is providing daily updates on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the world's packaged food sector.

18 Sep 2020
This week's selection of new products includes faux meatballs from Beyond Meat in the US and plant-based additions to Symington's Naked pot meal range in the UK.

UK's Symington's launches D2C platform
20 Aug 2020
UK ambient food group Symington's has launched an initiative in a new distribution channel, it has revealed.

Symington's says CEO John Power left in September, with food veteran David Cox set to take over
30 Oct 2019
UK food company Symington's announced today (30 October) that its chief executive John Power departed in September having served in the role for three years.

Symington's eyes Stateside growth after Walmart listings win
16 Oct 2019
UK ambient food business Symington's is eyeing growth in the US market after securing product listings with an American retail giant.

2 Aug 2019
This week's new products include Kraft Heinz and Oprah Winfrey adding to the line of products they market in the US and Mars launching its Tasty Bite range in the UK.

6 Jun 2019
This week's batch of new product launches includes a tie-up between General Mills and Godiva in the US and Danone introducing a new dairy brand to the market in Germany.

12 Oct 2018
This week's most eye-catching product news features sweet gyoza in the UK, a range of Sara Lee frozen desserts in Australia, a "super-hot" lifrom Seabrook Crisps, and meat-free meals from Pinnacle Foods' Gardein.

14 Sep 2018
This week, the more eye-catching new products announced to market include Unilever rolling out a vegan version of its Hellmann's mayonnaise in the UK and Nestle taking its Asian-inspired Maggi snacks into noodle pots.

7 Sep 2018
This week's round-up of the most notable product development from the international food sector includes news of a range of vegetarian meals from Birds Eye in the UK, Mars' confectionery brand M&M's moving into cakes and Tine's foray into plant-based foods.

31 Aug 2018
This week's round-up of the most notable product development from the international food sector includes news of the first vegan Magnum ice creams and Lightlife Foods' launch into Canada.

Symington's looking to open more export markets
28 Feb 2018
Symington's, the UK-based manufacturer, is embarking on an export push and is in talks to enter three major markets, CEO John Power has told just-food.

28 Feb 2018
Symington's, the UK-based branded and own-label manufacturer, is emerging from a difficult period with a new management team and a strategy for growth. Dean Best met with CEO John Power to hear how the company got back on a path to growth and where he sees the business heading.

23 Feb 2018
just-food publishes the most notable product development from the international food sector, presented in bitesize format to give you a flavour of the innovation from your peers and competitors announced this week.

Symington's appoints chairman and CFO
5 Jun 2017
UK convenience food maker Symington's has announced the appointments of Tim Whiting as chairman and Clare Urmston as CFO.

Symington's promotes COO John Power to CEO
20 Oct 2016
UK-based convenience food maker Symington's has promoted its chief operating officer, John Power, to the post of CEO.

Simplot buys three sauce brands in Australia
8 Aug 2016
Simplot, the US-based agri-food group, has acquired three cooking sauce brands in Australia held under licence by UK food business Symington's from Unilever.

Food industry quotes of the week: Chiquita, Unilever, SIAL 2014
24 Oct 2014
A busy week in the food industry calendar, with the SIAL exhibition in Paris, ended with a shock announcement: Chiquita Brands International's shareholders rejected the company's plan to merge with Ireland's Fyffes. Elsewhere, we heard third-quarter updates from Unilever, Premier Foods and Mead Johnson.

Symington's acquires Tanfield Foods
20 Oct 2014
UK food manufacturer Symington's has acquired Tanfield Foods.

Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
1 Sep 2014
This week, the EU announced more measures to help out dairy farmers hit by the Russia ban. Chiquita and Fyffes insisted again a merger between the two would be the best outcome for shareholders. Our latest just-food interview saw us discuss Agropur's M&A strategy with the Canadian dairy co-op's CEO, while we chatted to Scandinavian free-from firm Fria about its expansion across Europe.
UK: Symington's eyes Australia growth
26 Aug 2014
UK food group Symington's intends to expand its presence in Australia through the introduction of more of its brands into the market.

UK: Florette launches croutons with Symington's tie-up
11 Aug 2014
Salad producer Florette has added croutons to its portfolio in the UK through a tie-up with local food group Symington's.

UK: Symington's, Thorntons team up for home baking kits
15 Jul 2014
Symington's has teamed up with confectioner Thorntons for the launch of a range of home baking and dessert mixes in the UK.

UK: Symington's launches Robinsons jellies
15 Jul 2014
Symington's has announced the launch of Robinsons Jelly.

AUS: Symington's launches pasta bake sauce range
18 Jun 2014
Symington's has expanded the Five Brothers range of pasta sauces in Australia with the launch of three Pasta Bake sauces.

UK/NETHERLANDS: Unilever silent over Ragu disposal claims
3 Mar 2014
Unilever has refused to comment on reports it is looking to sell off its Ragu pasta sauce brand.

UK: Allied Bakeries launches Kingsmill snack
11 Feb 2014
Allied Bakeries' Kingsmill brand has entered the snacks category in the UK with the launch of Kingsmill Mini Toasts.
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