Staffordshire food firm acquired in new deal

A STAFFORDSHIRE food firm which manufactures and distributes produce including luxury jams, chutneys, biscuits, sauces and a wide range of gifts has been acquired in a new deal.

Leek-based Cottage Delight has been acquired by family-owned food and farming group, Vestey Holdings.

The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Surrey-based Vestey Holdings has a long history as a provider of quality food products and the group includes Donald Russell and Fine France UK, supplying luxury food products to high end restaurants and directly to consumers.

Nigel Cope, founder of Cottage Delight, said: “Cottage Delight has grown beyond my wildest dreams since I started out over 40 years ago. We have worked together as a team to develop a strong business with an unwavering focus on the quality of our products and our customer service.

“I have always been proud of our position as a family business and Vestey – still family owned and controlled after four generations – shares our belief in the importance of a family ethos and quality customer service.”