According to a listing on Companies House dated 1 October 2025, a Notice of Special Resolution revealed “that the company would be wound up voluntarily”. This indicates a significant development in the company’s operations.
On 25 September 2025, Quantuma Advisory Limited was appointed as liquidators to oversee the winding-up process of the business, which further emphasizes the challenges faced.
Additionally, on the same date, the Registered Office address changed from The Hangars Harbury Lane Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV33 9SA to Office D Beresford House Town Quay Southampton SO14 2AQ, reflecting administrative shifts.
Furthermore, The Gazette noted that a petition was presented on 11 August 2025 by the Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs, asserting they are creditors of the company. This external pressure highlights the financial difficulties at hand.
Currently, Richard James Pierce is the only active director registered for Joe Delucci’s Ltd on Companies House, while Alexandra Beer holds significant control over 75% of shares. This ownership structure may influence future decisions regarding the company’s direction.
Joe Delucci’s, which supplies ice cream to various supermarkets across the UK and operates multiple retail parlours in shopping malls, has a history of entering administration in recent years. The company’s instability has raised concerns in the food manufacturing sector.
In March 2022, the company entered liquidation, just over four years post-rescue from administration. At that point, business members resolved to wind up the operations voluntarily.
In January 2018, the Warwickshire-based company was acquired by a group of investors led by former operations manager Alexandra Beer. This strategic acquisition was intended to revitalize the brand.
Previously, the company fell into administration after its initial attempts to establish a Company Voluntary Arrangement failed to secure enough creditor support, underscoring the challenges inherent in food manufacturing.
Food Manufacture has made repeated attempts to contact the administrators and is currently waiting for a response to gather further details on this unfolding situation.
Lastly, the most recent official statistics for August 2025 from the Government highlighted that manufacturing (1,959) and accommodation and food service activities (3,371) remain among the top six industries experiencing high insolvency rates.
