AN AWARD-winning food business which appeared on Channel 4 has suddenly closed after nearly 50 years.
From humble beginnings to award winnings, the owner transformed her into a £2 million venture.
Patchwork Foods in Ruthin, North , was started by Margaret Carter on her kitchen table back in 1982.
Margaret appeared on the six-part Channel 4 series: Aldi's Next Big Thing, alongside her , Jen Whitham, who she met 46 years ago.
The pair flaunted their black pudding jam hoping to bag a spot on
Rufus, Margaret' son, was also a director in the brand, but after the trio stepped back from their roles in may 2024, Davies Enterprise Holdings Limited, run by Scott Davies, took a controlling share.
Mr Davies also runs Hilltop Honey based in Newtown, one of the
Alas, despite Mr Davies best efforts, the company was struggling financially.
Following 12 months of “hard effort, tough decisions, and great work”, he made the painful decision to close shop.
He said: “I took a controlling share of Patchwork Foods in May 2024 to try and turn the business around as it was close to insolvency.
“After 12 months of hard effort, tough decisions, great work by staff and a significant amount of investment the company still showed no future of getting to break even or generating a positive cash flow.
“I personally funded Patchwork every week throughout the 12 months in order to meet creditor payments.
“I could no longer continue doing so which led me to the decision to liquidate.
“It’s a sad day for Ruthin, local area and the Welsh environment of which I’m a huge champion of.”
It comes after a revealed plans to close a branch after just two years.
The owner of the noveltybusinessis shutting it down with a “heavy heart” after rising costs and declining pawfall made thebusinessunviable.
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