SYMINGTON'S LIMITED
Company number 02528254 · Monitor this company
Executive summary
Symington's Limited is a well-established UK ambient convenience food manufacturer with a diversified brand portfolio including Mug Shot, Naked Noodle, Ragu, and Chicken Tonight. The company's recent acquisition by Italian food group Newlat Food S.p.A. represents a transformative shift in its competitive positioning, providing access to European manufacturing scale and capital — though integration outcomes and strategic direction under new ownership remain key watchpoints. Within the UK food manufacturing sector, Symington's occupies a mid-tier branded position facing ongoing pressures from retailer private label expansion, HFSS legislation, and the need for brand rejuvenation across its heritage portfolio.
Overview
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 1990-08-06
- Registered office
- Symington's Limited Thornes Farm Business Park, Pontefract Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, LS9 0DN
- Postcode
- LS9 0DN
- Capital
- 74,000 GBP
- Accounts category
- Full
- Charges
- 3 outstanding
Accounts
- Last made up to
- 2025-12-31
- Next due by
- 2027-09-30
- Financial year end
- 31 December
Confirmation statement
- Last statement dated
- 2026-05-07
- Next due by
- 2027-05-21
Nature of business (SIC)
- 10390 Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
- 74990 Non-trading company
Officers 5 current · 21 resigned
Group structure 3 subsidiaries
Controlled by BRAND PARTNERSHIP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED — since 2016-04-06
Controlled by SPEEDBOAT HOLDCO LIMITED — since 2016-04-06
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LA ROCHELLE FOODS LIMITED Dissolved
From persons-with-significant-control filings on the public register.
Modern slavery statement
Registered a modern slavery statement for 2026 (period to 2025-12-31) as part of the PRINCES GROUP PLC group statement.
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Gender pay gap
1.5%
Women's median hourly pay below men's, 2025/26 · in the top quarter for parity
Contact details
- Website
- symingtons.com
We create wholesome food made from high quality ingredients in our range. With brands like Mug Shot, Naked Noodle, Ragu, Chicken Tonight, Twistd, The Hungry Elephant and much, much more our range speaks for itself.
Previous company names
| Name | Date changed |
|---|---|
| BRAND PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | 2006-12-18 |
Previous registered addresses 1
| Address | Changed on |
|---|---|
| GOODBARD HOUSE, INFIRMARY STREET, LEEDS, LS1 2JS | 1990-12-04 |
Among its peers
Among the oldest 25%
of 283 similar companies in LS — measured against the wider sector, trading since 1990
The class of 1990
50%
of the 20,401 companies incorporated in 1990 are still active today; 45% have since been dissolved.
A fact about the year, not a forecast for this company.
Property in England & Wales 11 titles
- Leasehold
- 11
- Most recent registration
- 2024-08-13
- Where
- West Yorkshire (9), County Durham (2)
| Title number | County | Tenure | Registered | Price paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DU398594 | County Durham | Leasehold | 2024-08-13 | — |
| DU357917 | County Durham | Leasehold | 2016-07-26 | — |
| YY54364 | West Yorkshire | Leasehold | 2015-08-12 | — |
| YY16579 | West Yorkshire | Leasehold | 2013-03-27 | — |
| YY15300 | West Yorkshire | Leasehold | 2013-02-21 | — |
| WYK926177 | West Yorkshire | Leasehold | 2010-10-07 | — |
| WYK926178 | West Yorkshire | Leasehold | 2010-10-07 | — |
| WYK926179 | West Yorkshire | Leasehold | 2010-10-07 | — |
| WYK926180 | West Yorkshire | Leasehold | 2010-10-07 | — |
| WYK926181 | West Yorkshire | Leasehold | 2010-10-07 | — |
| WYK907635 | West Yorkshire | Leasehold | 2009-07-31 | — |
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