The William Jackson Food Group has appointed Mark McDavid as managing director of its Aunt Bessie’s brand from the beginning of June.

McDavid has held managing director roles at a number of companies including Hallmark Cards, Fletchers Bakery and at Marine Harvest in the US.

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Heinz produces some of Aunt Bessie’s products under licence.

Heinz said its Norfolk plant, which produces Aunt Bessie’s products was damanged by fire earlier this month, resumed production yesterday (26 May).

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