Sodexo Retains Food Services Contract With Swizzels Matlow

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02 December 2025

Sodexo has signed a new three-year contract to deliver food services at Swizzels Matlow Ltd’s Derbyshire sweet factory.

The £1 million contract extends a relationship that dates back to 2011, when Sodexo started delivering food services for Swizzels Matlow. Their facility in Derbyshire is one of the longest-running sweet factories in the world.

Swizzels Matlow is known for producing confectionery products such as Love Hearts, Squashies, Parma Violets and Drumsticks. 

Sodexo provides breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday at the factory, via its Kitchen Works brand. 

Paula Stevenson, MD Corporate Services, Sodexo UK & Ireland said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Swizzels. Not only is it a beloved sweet brand known across the country it is a company with strong ties to the local community and like Sodexo is committed to ensuring its operations has a positive impact through its commitment to sustainability, and to providing a workplace where people feel valued and inspired. Our team at Swizzels is a valued part of the team at New Mills and we look forward to continuing to deliver food services that provides fuel throughout the day in an environment where they can truly relax and disconnect.”

Jonathan Dee, Purchasing Director of Swizzels Matlow, added: “I am delighted that Sodexo will remain our catering facilities provider.  They’ve done an excellent job over a considerable time and all members of staff demonstrate high professional standards time and again.  Their efforts throughout the year do not go unnoticed.”

Picture: a photograph showing a stack of Love Heart sweets. Image Credit: Adobe Stock

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 02 December 2025

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