Frozen food company stocked in 1,000 stores enters liquidation and closes

A frozen-food company that supplied halal ethnic products to more than 1,000 independent supermarkets has shut down after collapsing into liquidation. Quality Bites, founded in May 2013, offered items such as samosas, kebabs and crispy chicken, and described itself as a leading manufacturer of ethnic foods in the UK. The company entered liquidation and closed after 13 years in business; it was voluntarily wound up on Oct. 7, according to The Gazette. Deviesh Raikundalia, of Hall Chadwick (UK) Limited, was appointed liquidator. The article also lists other UK retailers and travel firms that closed or entered administration/liquidation in 2026, and notes four UK airlines affected, including Ascend Airways and EcoJet Airlines.