HILTON Food Group's revenue has surpassed its pandemic figure, due in part to the boom in vegan and vegetarian food demand.

Revenue jumped over 21 per cent to £3.3bn in the year to 2 January, up from £2.7bn in 2020, according to the group's preliminary results yesterday.

The popularity of its vegan and vegetarian offerings fuelled the success, with these categories swelling over 26 per cent between 2019 and 2021. It follows the group snapping up vegetarian producer Dalco last year.

The London-listed group's revenue was also carried by rising demand for easier meals amid lockdowns, when people were unable to dine out.

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