
2020
The Group acquires a majority stake in Higgidy, the premium pies and quiche brand.

2019
The Group acquires Manton Wood, a leading supplier in the Food-to-Go area producing a combination of sandwiches, wraps and rolls.

2018
Ginsters unveils new product packaging across its chilled savoury pastry and food-to-go category

2017
Oak Meadow opens its doors as the new home for Samworth Brothers Supply Chain

2017
The Group acquires West Cornwall Pasty Co

2015
The group buys leading sports nutrition brand, SCI-MX

2014
Bradgate Bakery expands with the building of Bradgate Bakery – Ashton Green

2014
Iconic malt loaf brand Soreen is acquired by the Group

2013
Samworth Brothers Sports Opportunity Fund is launched

2013
Samworth Brothers Charity Challenge fundraising total reaches £1 million

2011
Samworth Brothers wins the Family Business of the Year Award at the Private Business Awards

2009
David Samworth received a knighthood for services to charity

2008
Coldcall established

2004
Ginsters wins Management Today’s UK Food Company of the Year

2003
Samworth Brothers wins Leicestershire’s ‘Business of the Decade’ award

2003
Saladworks established

2003
Samworth Brothers wins JP Morgan’s Family Business Honours

1999
Tamar Foods established

1999
Kettleby Foods established

1998
Samworth Brothers Distribution established

1998
Melton Foods established

1996
Walkers Deli & Sausage Co established

1993
Bradgate Bakery established

1992
Westward Laboratories established

1992
Dickinson & Morris is acquired

1986
Long established Walker & Son of Leicester is acquired

1985
The company changes its name to Samworth Brothers

1978
Pork Farms is sold to Northern Foods

1977
Ginsters is purchased

1973
Family builds its first ‘own label’ bakery

1971
The business is floated as Pork Farms plc

1969
Pork Farms is purchased

1950
Frank Samworth buys TN Parrs

1896
George Samworth starts his own business