Cleone Foods, Big Tick winner 2009, Impact on Society Award for a Small Company in association with the Institute of Directors
Cleone Foods is a privately owned limited company employing 50 staff
They manufacture “Island Delight” Jamaican Patties and Slices, utilising BRC Global Food Standard Accredited Quality Systems. With national supermarket chains such as ASDA, Tesco and Sainsbury’s as their main customers, they also supply foodservice, independent retailers and distributors.
Established in 1986 by MD Wade Lyn in Newtown, Birmingham, the company has experienced consistent growth, enabling relocation in 1994 to larger premises in Hockley.
This growth was recognised by Inner City 100 awards in 2001 & 2002; they were also awarded Investors in People in 2002. Annual turnover is £2.5m.
Cleone sources from other local independent business, retaining vital circulation of finance within the local community, while also providing direct cost savings from increased efficiency.
From establishment of the business, there was a conscious decision that wherever possible ingredients and services would be sourced from other local independent businesses, retaining vital circulation of finance within the local community, while providing direct cost savings from increased efficiency and environmental benefits by reducing transportation.
Family friendly policies are emphasised, with the production shift set from 9:30-3:00pm facilitating employment of local people with school-age children. Recruitment policy prioritises internal promotion over external recruitment as Personal Development and staff retention is regarded as vital to increase and retain experience, escalating company development and community benefits within a virtuous circle.
Cleone Food’s MD Wade Lyn
Cleone Food’s company mascot "Mr. Pattieson" at ASDA.
A float at Notting hill carnival 2008 promoting a new slice range.
Nigel Shoy got a job with us on a Biscom Sponsored scheme after being...
Holyhead School Visit – the students are challenged to make a new pattie flavour.
Cleone Food’s "after work club" for adult literacy and basic IT skills training.
Cleone Foods regularly sponsors the local St.Francis Amateur Boxing Club...