Hookham Parker & Little Ltd (HPL) – The Food People – will launch at the International Food Exhibition 2003 in London.

The Hertfordshire and Surrey based company brings to the food industry a unique blend of skills encompassing creation, development and sourcing of new products through to selling and marketing.

Tim and Carmen Henniker-Parker, Sally Hookham and Philip Little are heading the company, which aims to specialise in the manufacture and supply of foods that are all about taste at affordable prices.

Tim Henniker-Parker said: 'We are delighted to be launching at the show. HPL wants to make its own brand, The Food Business, and other brands it represents, respected for taste, quality, service and innovation. The products on show have been developed over the past year and we hope that they will be well received by our future customers.' The stand will see the launch of nine product ranges, as well as of the corporate identity, logo and livery.

HPL will supply major stores, independent retailers and multiples as well as the catering sector.

It will be at Stand SA2110 from March 23-26 with tastings on offer to visitors.