Tayto

Tayto, the UK’s third largest snacks firm, has signed a deal to acquire “grab and go” snack firm Bite UK, according to media reports. The joint venture, to be called Bite UK Snacks, will reportedly focus on “healthy snacking” and will see Bite UK’s flagship Pure Bite brand distributed throughout Tayto’s network. The Pure Bite range includes Strawberry & Gojiberry and Blueberry & Cranberry Popped Rice Clusters, Almond and Hot …

Irish snacks firm Tayto has announced the acquisition of meat snack maker The Real Pork Crackling for an undisclosed sum. Established for over 25 years, The Real Pork Crackling produces pork scratchings and owns leading pork crackling brands such as Golden Pork Crunch, and has listings in major UK supermarket chains such as  Asda, Co-Op, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s. The deal to buy The Real Pork Crackling is the latest in …

UK crisp and snack manufacturer Tayto has acquired a range of assets, including trademarks and brand names, from popcorn company Pop Notch for an undisclosed sum. Headquartered in Northern Ireland, Tayto is the third largest snack manufacturer in UK, with six sites in the country. The group’s portfolio includes brands such as Tayto, Golden Wonder, Mr Porky and Jonathan Crisp. Commenting on the deal, Tayto CEO Paul Allen said: “We …

Irish based snacks firm Tayto has acquired the Tavern Snacks brand and the majority of Portlebay Popcorn for undisclosed amounts, according to a report in the Irish Times. The acquisition will see Tayto take 75 per cent ownership of Portlebay Popcorn and full ownership of Tavern Snacks. Devon-based Portlebay Popcorn manufactures popcorn products with a focus on gourmet flavours and supplies retail stores around England. Tavern Snacks manufactures and sells snack foods such as …