Popular fish and chip supplier collapses after 24 years and goes into liquidation

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The company served customers across seven delivery routes, supplying towns and cities with a wide range of products

A well-known Scottish fish and chip supplier that had been operating for nearly a quarter of a century has gone into administration following a prolonged decline in trade. Headquartered in Forfar, Jon Dow Distribution catered to customers across seven delivery routes, reaching towns and cities including Inverness, Elgin, Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Montrose, Dundee, Fife and Perth.

The firm, owned by Colin Muir and Joan Muir, was established in 2002 as J.D.R. B Ltd and operated under the trading name Jon Dow Distribution. The business provided an extensive range of products typically used by fish and chip outlets, including frozen black and white puddings, pies, burgers, fish fillets, ribs and pizzas.

The Forfar-based wholesaler had grown to serve more than 160 businesses.

The family-run business prided itself on offering a personal service to its customers, with next-day deliveries five days a…

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