Aberdeenshire food business King Foods has gone into administration, according to administrators Interpath.
Based in Aberdeen, King Foods is a supplier of frozen foods, fresh fish products, dry goods, and fresh and frozen meat to hotel and retail catering outlets primarily across the North East of Scotland, Stirling and Edinburgh.
The news comes after a period of “adverse trading” for King Foods over a number of years, said Interpath, which was attributed to increased competition and cost price inflation. This was reportedly exacerbated by the challenges faced by hospitality and catering companies across the country.
According to the administrators, despite the efforts of the King Food directors to find a solution to these challenges, losses and cash flow pressure resulted in the company ceasing trade in February 2026, following which, steps were taken to file for the appointment of administrators in March.
The company has confirmed that King Foods’ 41 members of staff have been made redundant.
Geoff Jacobs, managing director at Interpath and joint administrators, said: “Significant headwinds continue to impact companies operating up and down the food and drink supply chain, including rising costs which place pressure on margins. This is resulting in many business owners seeking support and assessing options which we would encourage them to do proactively.
“We will now commence the process of marketing the Company’s business and assets, including its fitted cold storage facility in Aberdeen, its vehicle fleet and other properties.”
Alistair McAlinden, head of Interpath in Scotland and joint administrator, added: “As a priority, we will be extending support to King Foods’ employees who have sadly been impacted by redundancy.”
