My guest this month is Neil Court-Johnston, MD of iconic North West food brand Hollands Pies.

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I caught up with Neil at the beginning of December at Holland’s factory HQ in Baxenden - the site where the business has been established for over 150 years and from where they currently manufacture and distribute in excess of 1.5 million pies every week!

With 92% brand recognition in the North West, Holland’s Pies are firm favourites with 80% of the fish and chip shops in the region and are a must have on match days with footy fans of all persuasions including Manchester United, Liverpool FC and of course Burnley FC, who Holland’s currently sponsor.

In the interview, Neil gives us a brief run down on the history of Holland’s Pies and outlines his innovative ideas that are refocusing and reshaping the business.

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To find out more about Holland’s Pies visit www.hollandspies.co.uk

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