Natural & Premium Snacks

The Natural & Premium Snacks division was recently established as the second division of the Zetar Group.

It comprises:

• Readifoods which was acquired on 30th of March 2006
• Humdinger which was acquired on 18th of July 2006

Zetar acquired Readifoods Limited, a UK specialist in the sourcing, preparation and supply of premium quality dried fruit and nut blends, on 30th March 2006 for up to £4.2 million.  This established the 'Natural snacking' division which will focus on products which provide the consumer with a healthier snacking option.

Established in 1985, Readifoods specialises in the sourcing, preparation and supply of premium quality dried nut and fruit blends. It has distribution in the UK market at both national and local retailer and distributor level and is a major supplier to one of the UK’s leading supermarkets. Readifoods has a modern 27,000 sq ft processing and packing facility near Sleaford, Lincolnshire and approximately 40 employees.

For further information please visit www.readifoods.com

On 18 July 2006 Zetar completed the acquisition of Humdinger, an importer, processor, packer and distributor of ambient food products, predominantly premium quality and organic dried fruit and related products. Humdinger was set up in 2001 by its current management team, who will all continue in their current roles.

For further information please visit www.humdinger-foods.co.uk