Princes

Princes Group is an international food and drink group involved in the manufacture, import and distribution of branded and customer own brand products. Customers include major supermarkets, convenience stores, food service operators, wholesale suppliers and other food manufacturers. Princes’ brands and products span over 20 different categories including fish, meat, fruit, vegetables, soups, pastes, pasta, cooking sauces, edible oils and a wide range of soft drinks sectors. We employ over 7,000 people, operate ten food, drink and edible oil manufacturing sites across the UK as well as facilities in Italy, Mauritius and Poland. Our portfolio of leading brands includes Napolina, Crosse & Blackwell, Crisp n Dry, Trex, Jucee, and the iconic Princes brand itself. Princes’ heritage dates back to 1880 when it was established as a fish importing business in Liverpool, the city where our international headquarters continue to be located today. Princes first venture into food production followed in 1946, starting a period of diversification and growth which continues today. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation since 1989, Princes has accelerated its development over the last two decades by completing 23 mergers and acquisitions that have added scale and expertise to the business.