Literacy Capital is pleased to announce the completion of its investment into Langford’s, a leading manufacturer and supplier of award-winning premium meat products, based in Wales.
Founded in 2003 by John Langford and Christine Gethin, Langford’s is a trusted brand with deep heritage in food manufacturing having enjoyed considerable growth over the term of their ownership.
Literacy’s investment facilitates the retirement of John and Christine, whilst Christine’s son, Josh Gethin remains in the business as Managing Director of Langford’s leading on developing new product lines and customer accounts.
Langford’s premium quality products, agile production and excellent customer service have helped it to build a stellar reputation as a reliable meat supplier, highly valued by its customers.
Literacy Capital has invested alongside Mark Chantler, who will be joining the newly formed parent Red Sky Food Group, as Executive Chairman at completion. Mark brings a wealth of experience and successful track record in food manufacturing as the former CEO of Meadow Foods, a dairy ingredients manufacturer, where he led the business through two successful private ownerships before exiting in 2024.
Langford’s is an attractive platform acquisition for Red Sky Food Group which will look to progress organic and acquisition growth opportunities in the food manufacturing sector, focussed on protein-based products.