Michael Lyttle, formerly of LacPatrick/Lakeland and Moy Park, is to take over as boss of Hilton Foods’ Irish operation in the coming days.

Hilton Foods has its Irish headquarters in Co Louth and is listed on the London stock exchange. It counts Larry Goodman as one of its shareholders.

A global player in food and packaging production, Hilton Foods has annual revenue in the region of €2bn.