Glens of Antrim Potatoes ceases trading after 54 years

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Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, which supplied crisps to Sainsbury's and Tesco, has ceased trading after entering administration.

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 launched in 1972, initially supplied potatoes to retailers across the UK and Ireland before launching its Glens of Antrim Crisps brand in 2015. Its products were stocked by major supermarkets including Sainsbury's and Tesco.

The company employed 95 staff, nearly all of whom have now been made redundant. A small number have been retained to support the administration process. Stuart Irwin of Interpath, one of three joint administrators appointed, described the collapse as 'a tremendously sad outcome for the business, its dedicated team, the agri-food sector in Northern Ireland, and the wider community in Ballymena and Cushendall'.

Glens of Antrim faced significant cash flow challenges as rising costs across the agri-food sector put pressure on businesses throughout the supply chain. The directors explored options including refinancing and seeking new investment, but none proved viable. The company ceased trading immediately following the appointment of administrators.

How it is being reported

• Sainsbury's crisp brand closes after 50 years amid administrationA UK crisp company once stocked by major UK supermarkets has ceased trading after 54 years, having fallen into administration.Oxford Mail · 3 Nov, 17:35
• Sainsbury's crisp brand closes after 50 years amid administrationA UK crisp company once stocked by major UK supermarkets has ceased trading after 54 years, having fallen into administration.Oxfordshire Guardian · 3 Nov, 17:35

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

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