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Samworth Brothers produces a wide range of quality chilled and ambient foods that are enjoyed by millions of people throughout the UK every day.

We are a fourth generation family company employing over 9,000 people in well-invested, modern sites in Leicestershire, Cornwall and elsewhere around the country.

As well as producing quality own-label products for many well-known retailers, our brands include Ginsters, Soreen, West Cornwall Pasty Co. Dickinson & Morris, Walker & Son and SCI-MX.

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Our People

Our People

Our people define us – loyalty and dedication contribute to the continuing success of the company and we are proud to have such a talented and committed workforce. Discover how some of our people have progressed their careers with Samworth Brothers.

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Our Quality

Quality is a way of life for us and is reflected in everything we do – from using the best ingredients, to our investment in continuous improvement, to devising new manufacturing techniques and streamlined systems that enable us deliver on quality every time.

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Our History

Our family business was founded back in 1896 by George Samworth. Since that time it has evolved from a one man firm dealing in pigs to today’s quality chilled and ambient foods group with over 9,000 people in locations around the UK.

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Our News

Keep up to date with the latest news from around the Samworth Brothers group.

07/05/2020 Community

Supporting our communities during Covid-19

From Soreen malt loaf and Ginsters pasties going to hospitals and charities supporting those in need, plus delivering in our Leicestershire heartland to the NHS and local community organisations – Samworth Brothers businesses and colleagues are supporting their communities in many ways during this crisis. In Leicestershire we have been working in close collaboration with […]

16/04/2020 News

Samworth Brothers Supports Food Industry Initiative on Food Banks

Samworth Brothers is supporting a food industry initiative led by the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD)

02/04/2020 News

Thank you to our #FoodHeroes

Many thousands of people in the food production sector are helping the nation stay fed at this difficult time. We want to thank all our own colleagues and associates across other food businesses, for their outstanding response to this crisis. Many people are going above and beyond as #FoodHeroes and we thank you for this.

01/04/2020 News

Government Thank You To Key Food Workers

Last Thursday, the Rt Hon George Eustice MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) wrote to pay tribute to everyone working hard to feed the nation. He recognises that “those working in food production and distribution have had to work harder than ever to ensure that food and drink are kept on the shelves.”

25/02/2020 News

Ginsters unveils exclusive pasty range at Selfridges

Ginsters has unveiled a gourmet pasty range exclusively available in Selfridges which has launched as the country celebrates Cornish Pasty Week.

Available in a choice of three deluxe flavours, the new range is exclusively available from Selfridges’ flagship store on London’s Oxford Street. The pasties are served chilled from the deli counter in the renowned Foodhall.

06/02/2020 News

Celebration highlights apprenticeship success

Apprentices from Samworth Brothers businesses in Leicestershire came together this week for a National Apprenticeship Week celebration. The event took place at Bradgate Bakery in Beaumont Leys and was attended by the Assistant City Mayor, Councillor Vi Dempster.

Facts & Figures

4 Generations

4

Generations
8,500 Employees

9000

Employees
1896 First Samworth Business

1896

First Samworth Business