Is Findus still going?
The Swiss food company Nestlé owned the Findus brand from 1962 to 2000; it sold the rights to the brand in most of Europe (except in Italy where it was owned by Unilever) in 2000 whilst retaining ownership in Switzerland (later under Froneri) until 2021.
Are Findus and Birds Eye the same company?
Birds Eye and Findus are both owned by the Iglo Group, which is why the pancakes could change brands from Findus to Birds Eye.
Is Iglo Findus?
Iglo is a frozen food brand based in the United Kingdom, with products sold across the European continent. It is owned by Nomad Foods Europe, which also owns the rights to the Birds Eye brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Findus across Europe.
Is Iglo Birds Eye?
The company behind the Birds Eye and Findus brands, Iglo Group, is being sold for €2.6bn (£1.9bn) to US investment vehicle Nomad Holdings.
Who bought Findus?
Nomad Foods Limited
Jason Holland. European frozen foods company Nomad Foods Limited has finalized its acquisition of Findus Switzerland from Froneri International Ltd. and intellectual property from an affiliate of Nestlé S.A. for a purchase price of approximately EUR 110 million (USD 135 million).
Why did they stop making Findus crispy pancakes?
But owner Young’s Seafood is dropping the Findus brand after it was caught up in the 2013 horsemeat scandal. The move will leave a sour taste for lifelong fans including Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, who created a smoked haddock crispy pancake on his Channel 4 show River Cottage.
Who is the CEO of Nomad foods?
Stéfan Descheemaeker (Jun 1, 2015–)Nomad Foods Limited / CEO
Who do Nomad foods own?
We are Nomad Foods Our portfolio of leading niche brands, anchored by Birds Eye, Findus and iglo, have been serving local European markets for generations and stand for food that is great tasting, high quality and convenient.
What happened to Findus French bread pizza?
Findus French Bread Pizza They were sold by Findus and came in a variety of flavours, including cheese and tomato, and pepperoni. But like so many other retro foods, they are now a mere memory as they are no longer on sale.
How long do you cook Findus crispy pancakes for?
Cooking Instructions
- Cooking Instructions. Instructions: Tastiest when Oven Baked Straight from The Freezer. Caution: Take care when cutting.
- Grill. Instructions: Medium grill 12-15 mins. Pre-heat grill.
- Oven cook. Instructions: 220°C, Fan 200°C, Gas Mark 7 15 mins. Pre-heat oven and remove all packaging.