Samworth Brothers in the news

Former Samworth Brothers executives launched Pentacle Insight, a new business focused on helping clients achieve future growth through consumer understanding and innovation.

Samworth Brothers achieved an 8% revenue increase to £1.8bn in 2025 and higher operating profits despite difficult market conditions, but pre-tax profits fell due to one-off costs and increased debt.

Samworth Brothers has observed that the rising use of weight-loss drugs is altering consumer demand and preferences across its food portfolio, prompting product development to adapt to these changes.

Samworth Brothers, a major food manufacturer, is concerned about the impact of weight-loss drugs on demand for its products, particularly snacks, despite reporting strong sales and profit growth last year.

Despite rising costs impacting profits, Samworth Brothers achieved revenues over 1.8 billion in 2025, driven by strategic investments and new business partnerships.

Pilgrim's Europe is acquiring Walkers Deli & Sausage Company from Samworth Brothers, pending regulatory approval.

Samworth Brothers Ltd was fined over 500,000 after two workers at its Kettleby Foods factory suffered severe burns due to inadequate safety procedures during maintenance.

Samworth Brothers was fined over half a million pounds after two workers suffered severe burns due to inadequate safety procedures at their Kettleby Foods factory.

Samworth Brothers Ltd was fined £594,000 for safety breaches after two employees sustained second-degree burns from hot water during maintenance work at a factory.

Samworth Brothers received a £600k fine following an incident where two employees suffered severe scald injuries due to inadequate safety protocols during steam pipework maintenance.

Samworth Brothers was fined 594,000 after two employees sustained severe scald injuries due to inadequate safety procedures at their Melton Mowbray factory.

MULTIVAC has unveiled the program for its Meat & Minds Summit in October 2026, featuring industry experts from companies like Samworth Brothers and Atria to discuss meat markets, supply chains, and production technology.

Pilgrim's Europe is acquiring Walkers Deli & Sausage Company from Samworth Brothers to strengthen its presence in the UK food industry and expand its premium pork offerings.

Canada Life secured the Samworth Brothers pension scheme with a 400m buy-in, covering over 7,000 members.

Canada Life assumed £400 million in pension liabilities from UK food manufacturer Samworth Brothers' retirement scheme.

Samworth Brothers, advised by DLA Piper, sold Walkers Deli & Sausage Company to Pilgrim's Europe, pending regulatory approval.

Samworth Brothers' pension scheme secured a £400m buy-in with Canada Life, covering over 7,000 members.

Samworth Brothers Superannuation Scheme secured pension benefits for over 7,000 members through a £400m buy-in with Canada Life.

Pilgrim's Europe will acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage from Samworth Brothers, enhancing its presence in premium pork products and allowing Samworth Brothers to focus on other growth areas.

Pilgrim's Europe plans to acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage from Samworth Brothers to expand its premium pork product offerings and market presence in the UK.