Sprinkle sprinkle ice cream star

Posted on 11 May 2011 by The Manufacturer

Ice cream accompaniments manufacturer Askeys has a rich history that dates back over 100 years. A takeover in the mid-noughties heralded a change of culture and a raft of much needed investment; the company has gone from strength to strength since. Askeys has had to work hard to get where it is today, but it’s certainly now benefiting from the Silver Spoon in its mouth. Mark Young reports

Britain sure does like its ice cream. In peak season, Askeys makes one million cones per day at its factory in Aylesbury. It also produces wafers, sprinkles, biscuit baskets, flavoured crumbs and sauces under its brand. Today, the business is positively thriving, with a turnover that has increased from £6.5m to £8.5m in the last…

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