UK: Burts Potato Chips directors sell shares to Empire Food Brokers

Burts Potato Chips directors Nick Hurst and Jonty White have sold their stakes in the UK crisp firm.

Hurst and White, who bought the business from co-founder Richard Burt in 2000, sold their shares in the business, to existing shareholder UK-based Empire Food Brokers.

Empire Food Brokers, which distributes gourmet and premium branded foods, will become the majority shareholder in Burts. It increases its stake from 50% to 80%, according to local reports. It is understood Plymouth-based Una Group holds the remaining 20% share.