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  • Ricola

    Ricola

    Ricola is a Swiss company engaged in the production of mints, tea, chewing gum, throat drops, and similar products. The company has operations in several countries including the United Kingdom. History Ricola’s history started with the founding of Richterich and Compagnie.  Emil Richterich, a master baker who lived with his family in the town of…

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  • ScotMid

    ScotMid

    ScotMid is a chain of medium-sized convenience stores in Scotland and Ireland. The company has its head office in Edinburgh, Scotland. History ScotMid was established as a co-operative in 1859. It was founded at a time when poverty and social unrest was uncommon. Prior to establishing the co-operative, a group of working men from Edinburgh…

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  • Two New Flavours from NAKD INFUSED RAISIN

    Two New Flavours from NAKD INFUSED RAISIN

    Natural Balance Foods, maker of the popular whole food brand Nakd, has announced that it will be launching two new products to the UK market. These two new products are actually new flavours that are an addition to the infused raisin range. The Nakd Infused Raisin has always been a popular snack food since it…

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  • Harry Tuffins Ltd.

    Harry Tuffins Ltd.

    Harry Tuffins is a British company that runs a chain of supermarkets in the UK, as well as several petrol stations. This family-owned company has its head office at Powys,UK. History In 1955, Harry Tuffin and his wife decided to start a business by putting up two petrol pumps and a garage. After a while,…

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  • SPAR

    SPAR

    SPAR is considered one of the world’s biggest chains of food retail stores. The company’s operation is mainly centred in Europe, but it also has operations in other parts of the world. History SPAR was founded by Adrian van Wekk in 1932. The company’s country of origin is Holland. In 1947, SPAR was able to…

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  • Dr. Schär

    Dr. Schär

    Dr. Schär is a food company engaged in the production of gluten-free food. The company’s vision is to become one of the leading specialists for specific nutritional and dietary needs in both America and Europe. History Dr. Schär was founded by a joint plan between Dr. Schär (an Innsbruck doctor) and the company Untertrifaller. This…

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  • UGO Foods Group

    UGO Foods Group

    UGO Foods Group is a British company engaged in the production of fresh, gourmet pasta products including oriental noodles and dumplings. The company has its headquarters in Hertfordshire, UK. History UGO Foods’ history began with its founder Luigi Ugo. Ugo left his home country of Italy in 1921 at the age of 14 and began…

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  • Kelly’s of Cornwall

    Kelly’s of Cornwall

    Kelly’s of Cornwall is a British ice cream manufacturer. In the UK market, it is also a leading brand when it comes to Cornish ice cream. History Joseph Stafferi founded Kelly’s of Cornwall in the late 1890s. Stafferi started the business when he moved from Italy to the United Kingdom, where he settled in the…

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