Our History
Our family business has evolved from a one man pig dealing firm founded by George Samworth in 1896 to today’s quality chilled and ambient foods group with over 9,500 people.
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 unveil 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 acquire 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
2012
Brooksby Foods established
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
2008
Blueberry Foods 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
1997
Kensey 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