The Tandragee-based firm has snapped up Red Mill Snack Foods for an undisclosed sum. It is Tayto's second major acquisition in four months and cements its position as the UK's third largest crisp and snacks business.

Crisps and snacks company Tayto announced today it has added Birmingham-based Red Mill Snack Foods to its portfolio. Tayto is now the third biggest crisps and snacks business in the UK, employing more than 1,400 people across five main sites.

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c76965) has announced the addition of Snack Foods Market Report Plus to their offering. For the purposes of this report, snack foods are defined as crisps, savoury snacks, nuts and baked snacks needing no preparation.

The company behind Real Crisps, Newport-based Sirhowy Valley Foods, has been acquired by the Tayto Group.

By Bainbridge, Jane The sector is launching reduced-salt and fat options to alleviate pressure from the health lobby. By Jane Bainbridge THE BACKGROUND Crisps have been on the receiving end of a barrage of criticism in recent months.