2 February 2026
March Foods Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Commercial Director Ian Taylor
March Foods is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Taylor as its new Commercial Director, marking a significant step forward in the company’s strategic growth plans.
March Foods is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Taylor as its new Commercial Director, marking a significant step forward in the company’s strategic growth plans. For the last 10 years, Ian has worked at AG Barr and Funkin Cocktails and brings extensive commercial leadership experience from across the food and beverage sectors, reinforcing March Foods’ longstanding commitment to delivering high quality – co-packing and co-manufacturing solutions for brands across the UK.
In this newly expanded strategic role, Ian will lead customer partnerships, commercial strategy, and long-term growth initiatives. His appointment follows a period of renewed organisational focus under the leadership of Managing Director Tracy Southwell, who joined the business in August 2025.
Ian Taylor, Commercial Director, commented:
“I am excited to join a business with such a strong reputation for quality, food safety, and customer collaboration. March Foods has real potential, and with an experienced team and strong foundations already in place, I’m looking forward to helping our clients bring great products to market smoothly and successfully.”
Tracy Southwell, Managing Director, added:
“In the last six months, we have made key appointments, restructured some internal teams, and adopted a focused ‘3P’ investment approach — people, process, and plant. Ian’s expertise and customer first‑ approach make him an ideal fit for March Foods. His leadership will support our growth ambitions and further strengthen our management team. It’s an exciting time for the business, and we are delighted Ian has joined us.”
About March Foods
For more than 25 years, March Foods has delivered high quality copacking and comanufacturing services from its BRCGS AA+ accredited facility in March, Cambridgeshire. Renowned for uncompromising food safety, precision and operational consistency, the business provides hassle free outsourcing across a wide range of product formats including liquids, powders, and particulates. Its highly skilled team supports both established brands seeking reliable production partners and emerging businesses requiring end-to-end operational expertise. March Foods’ mission is to help bring products to life with confidence and care.
