Cumbrian-based Appleby Creamery, an artisan cheese maker has secured a £250,000 loan from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), in a deal financed by NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance.

NVM Private Equity has invested £3 million of growth capital into Maidenhead-based branded food business The Primal Pantry.  With a vision to be a leading and trusted real food brand, the investment will be targeted at growing retail distribution and in-store visibility along with driving brand awareness through consumer marketing channels.  

Livingbridge, the mid-market private equity firm, has today announced the publication of its Ones to Watchlist, showcasing the operators shaping the future of hospitality. From the innovative informal fine-dining concept at Core by Clare Smyth to Asma Khan’s home-cooking at Darjeeling Express, the list names the top restaurateurs and consultants grabbing industry attention from across the UK.