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In a move to enhance its food certification capabilities, Amtivo Group proudly has acquired UK Food Certification. This development solidifies Amtivo's commitment to delivering high-quality certification services for the global food supply chain. Based in Cheshire, UK Food Certification provides food certification services across the UK and Ireland. The company operates as a UKAS-accredited certification body, offering certification services covering the four fundamental BRCGS Standards, namely Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers. Additionally, the company's certification extends to include the BRCGS free-from Standards for Gluten-Free and Plant-Based, as well as the AOECS Gluten-Free Standard. Amtivo CEO Mike Tims said: " Welcoming UK Food Certification to the Amtivo Group marks an important moment for Amtivo. This not only diversifies our service portfolio but also creates synergies that will elevate our position in the food certification market. We are excited about the development opportunities and enhanced value we can bring to our clients." As a distinguished '5 Star' certification body, UK Food Certification brings a legacy of technical experience and customer service that aligns with Amtivo's comprehensive range of services to empower organisations. Phillip Knight, co-founder of UK Food Certification, added: “Over the last seven years, we have built UK Food Cert with the support of our wonderful team and loyal customers, but the time has come to finally retire. We were impressed by the Amtivo team from the outset and could see a great fit and people who would provide a safe home for our customers and team." He continued: "They understand how to run a great Certification Body and share the same ethos and values, and we firmly believe they will inject new energy into the business, and take it to the next level”. This expansion caters to the evolving needs of their client bases, offering a one-stop solution for BRCGS and ISO certification requirements in their respective industries.