Glens of Antrim crisp brand enters administration after 54 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 13:07 · Archive

Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, which supplied crisps to Tesco and Sainsbury's, has entered administration with 95 staff made redundant.

Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, based in Cushendall and Ballymena in Northern Ireland, has ceased trading after entering administration on 21 September. The company, which was founded in 1972, initially supplied potatoes to retailers across the UK and Ireland before launching its crisp brand in 2015. The crisps were stocked by major UK retailers including Tesco and Sainsbury's.

The company employed 95 staff, most of whom have been made redundant. Only a small number have been retained to support the administration process. Stuart Irwin, managing director at Interpath and one of three joint administrators appointed, described the outcome as 'tremendously sad' for the business, its team, and the wider community in the agri-food sector in Northern Ireland.

Rising costs across the agri-food sector placed significant pressure on the supply chain. Glens of Antrim faced severe cash flow challenges as a result. The directors examined options including refinancing and attracting fresh investment, but none proved successful. The administrators are now seeking interest from prospective buyers or parties interested in acquiring the business and its assets.

How it is being reported

• Popular crisp brand sold in Tesco and Sainsbury's enters administration after 54 yearsThe UK hand cooked crisp brand has ceased trading after 54 years in business, with 95 staff made redundant.The Mirror · 12 Oct, 12:54
• Beloved UK crisp brand goes into administration after 54 years — all jobs lostThe popular crisps are sold at major UK supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsbury's.Daily Express · 12 Oct, 10:38

In this story: Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd · Tesco · Sainsbury's · Ballymena · Cushendall · Stuart Irwin · Interpath

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