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Over 50 years of<\/h1>

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We have over 50 years history and experience to share\u2026<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n
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The Midlands
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In 1970, we set up our first bakery in the historic town of Warwick, and as our pie company grew, we moved to a bigger site in Leamington Spa. Now, our pies are enjoyed up and down the country and beyond. <\/p><\/div>Join our Team<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n

We have a story to tell…<\/h2><\/div><\/section>\n\n
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1970<\/h4>

From crumble beginnings <\/h3>
Shire Foods began as a humble pie company in the UK, providing a van sales service offering baked pies to independent Midlands retailers. \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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1980 – 1990 <\/h4>

Growth through wholesalers and footie<\/h3>

During the 80s and 90s, we began to supplying regional wholesalers and football clubs. We even invented Football’s Famous Chicken Balti Pie<\/a>, which was sold at over 60 stadiums throughout the country.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Mid 1990s<\/h4>

Pies on \nMorrisons<\/h3>
During the mid-90s, we started supplying Morrisons when they had approximately 80 stores. Soon after, Morrisons acquisition of Safeway meant further capacity required, and we continued to grow. <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2006<\/h4>

The big move<\/h3>

Having outgrown our first, much loved bakery in Warwickshire, we moved to our current site in Leamington Spa, where we could increase our staff numbers and production output.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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2006-2012<\/h4>

Hitting the shelves <\/h3>
With more space and capacity, we were able to move into the chilled and frozen retail market, supplying branded and own label pastry treats to supermarkets throughout the UK. <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2012<\/h4>

A new Investment<\/h3>

Volvere plc invested in our pie company, which helped us grow further and allowed our pasties<\/a>, pies<\/a> and sausage rolls<\/a> to reach more people’s plates throughout the country.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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2023<\/h4>

Moving On up<\/h3>
Backed by a skilled team of 250 people, our efficient production line continues to provide quality frozen and own label pastry products, which exceed retail and foodservice sector expectations, every time. \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Discover our products <\/h1>

From crumbly shortcrust pastry pies, to seasoned, savoury pastries, and vegetarian cheese pasties, check out our products and explore the endless pastry possibilities. <\/p><\/div>Ranges<\/a>\"\"<\/div>