Anatolia has operated in the food industry since 1965 and is a dynamically growing company in international dried fruit markets serving more than 15 countries including Australia, Japan, New Zealand and mainland Europe. Anatolia, operating from a facility in Izmir/Turkey has also reputable business relationship with almost all major retailers in the UK packing various own-label and branded products for their customers.In May 2017 Anatolia acquired Whitworths Limited UK to form one of Europe's largest dried fruit, nut and seeds businesses.Anatolia and Whitworths have a business relationship going back over 40 years and have also enjoyed a successful partnership for more than 27 years. Therefore, the acquisition of Whitworths by Anatolia is built on a strong foundation. The sourcing and packing capability of Anatolia on Turkish grown product provides the joint business with a unique position in the market to deliver supply chain integrity from producer to consumer on key areas of dried fruit.Whitworths is the leading brand and own label supplier of dried fruit, nuts and seeds to the UK retail market with 450 employees operating from a facility in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire.Anatolia's experience in International markets will bring opportunities to grow globally and better introduce the famous UK brand ‘Whitworths' to different parts of the World with increased focus on exporting.