Smokin’ acquisition

Grimsby-based Old Fashioned Smoke House has acquired an established Whitby seafood smoking and dressing business, safeguarding the jobs of eight staff.


Grimsby-based Old Fashioned Smoke House has acquired an established Whitby seafood smoking and dressing business, safeguarding the jobs of eight staff.

Grimsby-based Old Fashioned Smoke House has acquired an established Whitby seafood smoking and dressing business, safeguarding the jobs of eight staff.

Founded more than 100 years ago, RJ & ER Noble is a family-owned business and supplier to independent fishmongers, restaurants and wholesalers. The acquisition of RJ & ER Noble complements Old Fashioned Smoke House’s operations focused on smoking a variety of fish and providing a seafood dressing service.

Partnership Investment Finance (PIF) provided a £50,000 loan to back the acquisition.

Marc Barber

Marc Barber

Marc was editor of GrowthBusiness from 2006 to 2010. He specialised in writing about entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital, mid-market M&A, small caps and high-growth businesses.

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