Dedicated to Innovation & Quality since 1980
Glendale Foods today is a leading supplier of snacks, processed meat and protein products, including cooked and raw sausages, burgers, meatballs and dumplings, as well as food boxes, handheld hot and cold snacks and food on the go. Supplying to a vast range of industries worldwide, Glendale Foods serves the airline and travel industry, pub and restaurant groups, wholesales and catering contracts, as well as supplying national supermarkets with their own products as well as Glendale’s own brands, The Great British Pudding Company and the Yankee Brand.
Glendale Foods has risen from humble, family roots. Opened as a fine family butchers over 60 years ago, the dedication to fine quality meat products saw the company grow, culminating in the creation of the name Glendale Foods in 1980.
With innovation and quality firmly at the heart of the Glendale ethos, the company has rapidly grown, investing over £6.5 million in state of the art facilities in the last three years alone, guaranteeing the future of snack and meal component manufacturing in the UK.
Now employing over 120 employees and with an annual turnover of more than £28 million, Glendale Foods have a wealth of industry experience, as well as a proven track record for supplying top quality hot and cold food, frozen or prepared to industries worldwide. Our Innovation centre, state of the art food manufacturing and packaging lines, as well as international logistics capabilities mean that Glendale Foods can cater for bespoke, specialist operations large and small.
Specialist Vision, Specialist Tools
With 35 years of food manufacturing experience, we pride ourselves on our innovation, ensuring that with or without a client in the kitchen with us, we will provide the perfect product for your market, worldwide.
Our Flagship Brands
Glendale Foods have two flagship brands, the Yankee Brand, which specialises in microwave snacks, burgers and grilling ribs. Originally created by Campbell’s to compete with Glendale’s own Hot Ones, and subsequently acquired by Glendale, the Yankee Brand is a convenience, family orientated range, with a number of straight from frozen family favourites, in both full meal and snack form. The Yankee Brand represents a broad offering of convenient quality.
The Great British Pudding Company are famous for the hand baked, traditional British suet puddings that give the brand its name. Microwaves in 6 minutes, the puddings, which include every traditional British filling, are hand baked and blast frozen on site, giving the ideal steam flavour every time, perfect for both food service and wholesale operations. Quality is key to the success of the Great British Pudding Company’s success, and we use the best quality of ingredient to ensure that the famous reputation is never allowed to relax.
The people behind Glendale Foods
We have some amazing people in our organisation, and as shareholders, the core team all own a little piece of the business.This means that they are empowered to make a difference through making the decisions that put the customer at the heart of everything they do.
Simon Whittaker is dedicated to preserving the company's legacy while steering it toward growth within a larger, more structured business framework. As a key leader at the Shallan Group, Simon plays a crucial role in overseeing operations at Glendale Foods. With his extensive industry experience, he is recognised for driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining product excellence. His commitment to quality and strategic leadership ensures that Glendale Foods continues to thrive, delivering outstanding products to a broad customer base.
Simon Whittaker
Chief Executive Officer
Steve Wood is the Managing Director of Glendale Foods, where he leads the company with a strong focus on growth, innovation, and operational excellence. With over 30 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry, including senior roles in meat-based businesses, Steve brings a wealth of knowledge across a range of food categories. His commitment to maintaining Glendale Foods' high standards of quality and customer satisfaction has been instrumental in expanding the company’s product portfolio and strengthening its market position. Under his leadership, Glendale Foods continues to thrive, delivering exceptional products and fostering strong client and partner relationships.
Steve Wood
Managing Director
Chris is hugely respected within the food industry, having won AA Red Rosettes and food development awards. He's a real foodie - eating out, visiting food & farmers markets whilst cooking as much as possible!
Chris Bates
Commercial director
Concentrating on the food manufacturing sector, Gary brings a wealth of finance experience, playing a crucial role within the business, providing strong support and ensuring operational excellence procedures.
Gary Coppack
Finance directorSimon Whittaker
Chief Executive Officer
Simon Whittaker is dedicated to preserving the company’s legacy while steering it toward growth within a larger, more structured business framework. As a key leader at the Shallan Group, Simon plays a crucial role in overseeing operations at Glendale Foods. With his extensive industry experience, he is recognised for driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining product excellence. His commitment to quality and strategic leadership ensures that Glendale Foods continues to thrive, delivering outstanding products to a broad customer base.
Steve Wood
Managing Director
Steve Wood is the Managing Director of Glendale Foods, where he leads the company with a strong focus on growth, innovation, and operational excellence. With over 30 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry, including senior roles in meat-based businesses, Steve brings a wealth of knowledge across a range of food categories. His commitment to maintaining Glendale Foods’ high standards of quality and customer satisfaction has been instrumental in expanding the company’s product portfolio and strengthening its market position. Under his leadership, Glendale Foods continues to thrive, delivering exceptional products and fostering strong client and partner relationships.
Chris Bates
Commercial Director
Chris is hugely respected within the food industry, having won AA Red Rosettes and food development awards. He’s a real foodie – eating out, visiting food & farmers markets whilst cooking as much as possible!
Gary Coppack
Finance Director
Concentrating on the food manufacturing sector, Gary brings a wealth of finance experience, playing a crucial role within the business, providing strong support and ensuring operational excellence procedures.
Craig Brookes
Site Operations Director
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Craig oversees all aspects of the Operations side of the business, ensuring the efficient running of the factory. A part of the Glendale Team for 16 years, many of which working in NPD, Craig transitioned from NPD to his General Manager role in 2019.
Rob Lowe
Operations Manager
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Rob has been a fundamental part of the Production Management team through the last 3 decades. Rob has a wealth of knowledge which he shares with the Junior Management Team helping them progress their own careers.
Jayne Hankinson
Cold Store & Loading Bay Manager
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Jayne’s role at Glendale is Cold Store & Loading Bay Manager. Taking control of Goods in & out. Jayne has been a member of the Glendale staff for 20 years.
Anthony Graham
Engineering Manager
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Leading a team of four, Anthony is new to the role and actively building a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system from the ground up. His primary responsibility is ensuring all machinery runs smoothly and complies with external regulations, which are constantly evolving. With extensive experience, he plays a vital role in developing maintenance schedules, addressing daily issues, and driving continuous improvements. Anthony also conducts team training and leads daily meetings to ensure operational efficiency.
Danny Williams
Customer Services Manager
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Danny is responsible for overseeing customer orders and deliveries, ensuring the highest level of service within the company. As the face of the business, dedicated to representing the company in the best possible manner and providing direct support to consumer customers.
Steve Revill
Company Secretary
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Steve joined Glendale foods in 1998 and is looking forward to the “next phase” in Glendale’s exciting new future.
Brian Anderson
Operations Accountant
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Brian Anderson is an Operations Accountant with 3 years of experience at Glendale. He specialises in generating daily production reports and managing work orders, analysing variances to identify overspending and underspending. Brian is skilled in working with figures to solve problems and improve efficiencies, focusing on yield and stock metrics related to production.
New Product Development
Elaine Bell
NPD Manager
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Elaine and the entire NPD team bring ideas to life in the kitchen. Continuously innovating new concepts and enhancing existing product lines to provide customers with the best possible eating experience. With such a diverse range of products, no two days are ever the same.
Mahsa Nassermoaddeli
NPD Technologist
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Mahsa is an NPD (New Product Development) Technologist with a passion for creating innovative products. She focuses on developing recipes and costings and enjoys experimenting with different flavours in her cooking.
With a strong emphasis on customer feedback, she values collaboration and improvement in her work. Mahsa has two months of experience in her current role and previously worked as a food technologist at a flour company. She holds a master’s degree in food science and Innovation, highlighting her expertise in the field.
Seeara Mendes
NPD Technologist
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Seeara Mendes is an NPD (New Product Development) Technologist with a passion for transforming ideas into reality. She specializes in creating samples and sending them out for customer feedback, guiding products from concept to store.
With a deep love for food and innovation, Seeara enjoys tasting new flavours and expressing her creativity in the kitchen. She has spent 11 years in the food industry and is fully trained, bringing a wealth of experience to her role.
Louise Young
NPD Assistant
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Louise Young is an NPD Assistant with 10 years of experience in the culinary field. She supports the chef in product development and manages daily deliveries, ensuring that each day offers new challenges. Louise has acquired skills in creating a variety of dishes and working with different ingredients. As the chef’s right-hand person, she plays a vital role in maintaining Glendale’s kitchen operations and efficiency.
Technical
Renata Olszewska
Technical Co-ordinator
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Renata supports the Technical Manager and other department members, while also assisting the QA Manager with the oversight of the QA team and systems. Her responsibilities include coordinating taste panels, quality assurance, updating paperwork, and managing ingredients from NPD (New Product Development). With 6 years of experience in quality control, she plays a key role in maintaining operational efficiency.
Stuart Darnley
Specification Technologist
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Stuart details the particulars of our products, which form part of the contract on which they are purchased by our customers and serve as the basis for artwork and labelling. He also advises the Technical team on related compliance matters.
Sandra Rodrigues
Technical Assistant
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Sandra manages the raw materials specification system by ensuring that all specifications are up to date and accurate in order to improve compliance together with supporting any additional technical requests.