Zetar Plc was listed on AIM in January 2005 with a strategy to acquire, or make investments in, companies or businesses engaged primarily in the confectionery and snack foods or related markets.

The first acquisition was Kinnerton Group Limited, a leading UK manufacturer of novelty and niche chocolate confectionery, in April 2005.

The Natural Snacks Division was established the following year with the acquisitions of Readifoods Limited, a specialist in premium quality dried fruit and nut blends, in March 2006, and Humdinger Limited, a supplier of premium quality and organic dried fruit and related products, in July 2006.

The Confectionery Division has been expanded by two further acquisitions. Firstly, manufacturer of chocolate- and yoghurt-coated products, Horsley Hick and Flower, was acquired in October 2006. Secondly, Lir Chocolates, an Irish manufacturer of luxury brand and private label boxed chocolates, was acquired in December 2007.

The five acquisitions outlined above have been integrated into Zetar’s two divisions today – Confectionery and Natural Snacks.