G.M. Jones and Sons, a UK food distributor and supplier of Pukka Pies, has entered liquidation after nearly 40 years in business. The company, which has operated since 1989, had liquidator Timothy Frank Corfield of Griffin & King appointed on April 23, according to a government gazette.
Liquidation involves selling a business's assets to generate cash for creditors and shareholders. G.M. Jones and Sons describes itself as one of a handful of companies selling Pukka Pies products in fresh, frozen and unbaked forms, primarily delivering to the fast food industry in the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire areas.
Despite reporting year-on-year sales growth on its website, the company has become the latest in a series of UK businesses to enter liquidation. Isaac Fisher, CEO of Pukka, reassured customers that the liquidation would not affect product availability, stating: 'GM Jones are one of many suppliers of Pukka Pies. We want to reassure customers that there is no impact on the availability of Pukka products.'
Fisher expressed sadness at the closure of a fellow family-run company, noting the challenges of today's competitive market. The liquidation follows similar actions against other UK firms, including metal manufacturer Wragg Bros., delivery service Quiver Delivery Ltd, and Chase Distillery Ltd, all of which have recently appointed liquidators.
