Convenience food manufacturer
Founded by William Symington in 1827. Underwent a management buyout in 2012, with Intermediate Capital Group holding 49.9% and the existing management team holding the remaining 50.1%. Holds the licence for Unilever's wet sauces portfolio - spanning the Chicken Tonight, Raguletto and Five Brothers brands - in Australia and New Zealand.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2023)
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Symington's Ltd
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Palm oil rating - WAZA
The PalmOil Scan app, produced by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), rates companies on their commitment to sourcing sustainable palm oil. Companies are scored on their use of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO), commitment to sourcing CSPO, on-the-ground conservation action, and membership to the RSPO. Companies can earn a rating of Excellent, Good, Poor or No Commitment. This company is rated "Excellent" (retrieved 18 Nov 2023).
Source: WAZA
(2023)
VegSoc approved products
This company has products which carry the Vegetarian Society Seeding Symbol, the only legally registered trademark for vegetarian accreditation.
Source: VegSoc
(2019)
Company Details
Type:
Private company
Founded:
1827
Subsidiaries:
Symington's Australia Pty Ltd
Food marketing
Symington's entry into the Australian market is their first venture outside of the UK.
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Symington's Australia
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