Sales at Tayto Group have fallen 5% to £257.7m amid a slump in demand for crisps in the UK.
The manufacturer, which is the largest UK-owned crisp maker, maintained its gross profits around £72m despite the fall in revenues – but higher sales, marketing and administrative costs cut down operating profits by £3m to £18.9m, its latest accounts at Companies House showed.
Pre-tax profits fell 12% to £19.7m in the year to 28 June 2025.
Considering the highly competitive market and “challenging economic conditions” of 2025, Tayto said it had given a “strong performance”, reflected by increased cash holdings and ongoing cost and operational efficiencies. With £31.5m in the bank and at hand, Tayto has nearly tripled its available cash.
NIQ statistics showed subdued demand for crisps in the UK as consumers’ growing concern over processed foods and HFSS products bit into appetite. The category registered just 0.5% volume growth in the 52 weeks to 6 September 2025.
The latest results marked the last full financial year under former CEO – and 12-year Tayto veteran – Fergal McCann, who retired on 31 December.
McCann was succeeded by Mike Hancox in January. Taking up the role in Tayto’s 70th year in business, Hancox’s first year will be marked with “a number of new product launches and promotions” to mark the anniversary.
“Tayto also remains committed to further investments in technology, plant and processes to help build on the improvements to operations and customer service achieved in the last financial year,” a company spokeswoman said.
Tayto produces more than five million packs of snacks a day, both for the UK’s major retailers and under its Tayto, Golden Wonder, Real, Mr Porky, and Midland Snacks brands. It operates facilities in Scunthorpe, Corby and Tandragee.
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