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Consolidated Biscuit Co. Ltd (Sunshine Snacks)
Consolidated Biscuit Co. Ltd is a biscuit and snack maker in Birkirkara, Malta, incorporated in 1980 and making snacks since 1986. Its Sunshine Snacks brand includes potato crisps and fried snacks made from potato pellets. Its major equity holder is Associated Brands Industries Ltd, based in the Caribbean.
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At a glance
| Type | Processor |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Birkirkara, Malta |
| Founded | 1980 (production began 1982; snack foods from 1986) |
| Ownership | Major equity holder Associated Brands Industries Ltd (ABIL), Caribbean |
| Website | consolidatedbiscuit.eu |
What they make
- Potato crisps: Ready Salted, Cheese & Onion, Salt & Vinegar
- Fried snacks made from potato pellets (Krips, Taytos, Blisters, Gobblers)
- Extruded baked snacks and popcorn
- Biscuits and crackers
- Cereal bars
- Nuts
- Private-label products
Brands
Plants and capacity
| Site | Country |
|---|---|
| Birkirkara | Malta |
Markets
- Malta
- Exports to over 25 countries (not listed)
- Lebanon, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Dubai and Bahrain (Devon products, via distributors)
- Private label for the UK and Irish markets
Key facts
- Snack food factory has 4 lines: a Florigo pellet frying line, two American Extrusion lines and a Cretor's popcorn line
- Production began in 1982 under a licensing agreement with United Biscuits, which ended in 2002
- Crisps Ready Salted: potatoes 68.2%, sunflower oil 30.6%, salt 1.2%; packs of 40g and 200g
- Group has developed over 200 SKUs since 1974
Certifications
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Not published
Capacity, tonnes processed, employee numbers and revenue are not published on the pages read.
The website does not say where its potatoes or potato pellets come from, nor where its sliced-potato crisps are made.
The list of export countries is not published.
Sources
- Consolidated Biscuit home pagewww.consolidatedbiscuit.eu/ · accessed 7 November 2026
- About uswww.consolidatedbiscuit.eu/about-us/ · accessed 7 November 2026
- Internationalwww.consolidatedbiscuit.eu/international/ · accessed 7 November 2026
- Sunshine snackswww.consolidatedbiscuit.eu/sunshine-snacks/ · accessed 7 November 2026
- Snackswww.consolidatedbiscuit.eu/snacks/ · accessed 7 November 2026
- Crisps ready saltedconsolidatedbiscuit.eu/sunshine-snacks/crisps-ready-salted/ · accessed 7 November 2026
- Kripsconsolidatedbiscuit.eu/sunshine-snacks/krips/ · accessed 7 November 2026
- Taytosconsolidatedbiscuit.eu/sunshine-snacks/taytos/ · accessed 7 November 2026
- Environmental policyconsolidatedbiscuit.eu/environmental-policy/ · accessed 7 November 2026
- Contact uswww.consolidatedbiscuit.eu/contact-us/ · accessed 7 November 2026
Last checked 7 November 2026.
Consolidated Biscuit: questions and answers
What does Consolidated Biscuit do?
Consolidated Biscuit Co. Ltd is a biscuit and snack maker in Birkirkara, Malta, incorporated in 1980 and making snacks since 1986. Its Sunshine Snacks brand includes potato crisps and fried snacks made from potato pellets. Its major equity holder is Associated Brands Industries Ltd, based in the Caribbean.
Where is Consolidated Biscuit based?
Consolidated Biscuit is based in Birkirkara, Malta. The address it publishes is Consolidated Biscuit Co. Ltd, Zone 4, Central Business District, Triq l-Imdina, Birkirkara CBD 4010, Malta.
When was Consolidated Biscuit founded?
Consolidated Biscuit gives its founding as 1980 (production began 1982; snack foods from 1986).
Who owns Consolidated Biscuit?
Major equity holder Associated Brands Industries Ltd (ABIL), Caribbean, as stated on the company's website.
What does Consolidated Biscuit make?
Its website lists Potato crisps; Fried snacks made from potato pellets; Extruded baked snacks and popcorn; Biscuits and crackers; Cereal bars; Nuts; Private-label products.
Answers use only the facts on this page, taken from the company's website.