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ONSIDE / NEWS Seneca investment targets food and drink growth with Foodpack S eneca has backed Foodpack Limited in its acquisition of the trade and assets of Kapak Foods Limited from the administrator, FRP Advisory LLP. The St Helens-based business is a food packing specialist that counts household names in the food and beverage sector, major retailers and contract manufacturers amongst its customers. Kapak was founded 16 years ago and reported a turnover of £17m in its most recent accounts. The deal price was not disclosed but the business has experienced difficulties in recent months, culminating in it entering administration. The investment ensures the business will continue to trade and secures the jobs of its 150 staff. The news has also been supported with a refinancing package from Secure Trust Bank and the business will trade as Foodpack Limited. Alistair Marsden and Anthony Hitchen, both experienced food industry professionals, have joined the business as senior directors and will sit on the board of Foodpack. The company moved to its current 80,000 sq. ft. food prod Սѥ