Pure Organics Limited enters administration

Amesbury-based organic food producer Pure Organics Limited has entered administration after suffering from severe trading conditions and cash flow problems.

About 80 jobs have been lost as a result of the move at the business, which manufactures organic, frozen ready-meals, meats, vegetarian foods and desserts.

Tim Ball from the accountancy firm Mazars has been appointed as joint administrator to the company. He is presently working to find potential buyers for the business.

Ball commented: "It is very sad to see an independent company fail in this way and it is very much hoped that a buyer can be found for the benefit of its customer base and its creditors." He went on to invite any interested third parties to contact him.

Pauline and Gary Stiles started the business in 1996 in order to provide healthy alternatives to the "mass-marketed convenience food aimed at children".

The concept was inspired by the 'no additives' diet required for their daughter who was diagnosed with autism.

The company has won a handful of awards over the years including the LACA Outstanding Supplier of the Year Award in 2005 from the Local Authority Catering Association, and the Sausage Award for the South of England for services to the British Sausage in 2004 from the Sausage Appreciation Society.

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