FOOD manufacturer the Authentic Food Company has nearly doubled its profits but believes that trading will be tough next year.

The Stockport-based manufacturer of British, Eastern, Mediterranean as well as Indian food supplies pubs, restaurants, hotels and other caterers as well as making ready meals for retailers.

In the year to May 31 2009 its like-for-like sales rose from £30.4m to £33m.

Over the same period, its profits after tax increased from £694,685 to £1,240,593 - mainly due to......for the full story register now for free or login below...