HECK! Food it celebrates today’s Yorkshire Family Business Day.
Organised by Family Business United, the organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting family-owned enterprises, the day is designed to celebrate the contributions of family businesses to the national economy.
Officials say family businesses play a crucial role in fostering economic growth, creating jobs, and maintaining a strong sense of community.
“We’re a family and friends business but, more importantly, bring family values to the workplace, which encourages a culture of supportiveness” said Jamie Keeble, co-founder of HECK! Food which is based near Bedale.
“We launched 10 years ago with my parents and my three siblings and go over and above the normal benefits offered to the team.
We all make sure we eat together every day in the canteen, we walk together on our renovated railway line every day and also bring our extended family, babies and even dogs to work on occasion”.
Paul Andrews, CEO of Family Business United, added: “Family businesses are the backbone of the economy, and Yorkshire Family Business Day is a fantastic annual occasion to shine a spotlight on their achievements.
“These businesses embody resilience, innovation and a commitment to their communities, and we are proud to celebrate their success.”
HECK! Food started in 2013 and has gone from zero to £30m turnover in 10 years.
Now the only independent manufacturer of this size in the market, it employs 130 people and has recently unveiled a packaging revamp across its range as part of a £1m investment to grow its sausage and burger brand in 2024.
New carbon labelling will also be included on pack for the first time, as will the Heck Care Code.
Additionally, the brand has invested in new machinery, including a new automatic sleeving kit. A raft of new product launches is also planned which will start rolling out from the spring.
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