The company ran up large debts after buying up brands including Homepride and Fray Bentos.

BBC: Premier Foods sells Robertson's and Hartley's for ?200m

The company had already been struggling with debts, racked up after buying brands such as Homepride and Fray Bentos.

BBC: Premier Foods pushed into loss by Hovis

The company, the UK's largest food manufacturer, ran up large debts after buying up brands including Homepride and Fray Bentos.

BBC: Premier Foods sells Sarson's and Haywards for ?41m