Vape firm Supreme in rescue talks after Typhoo Tea crashes into administration after more than 120 years

Typhoo Tea has fallen into administration after more than 120 years.

The collapse follows several years of declining sales, mounting debts and even a break-in at its Wirral factory last year. Insolvency specialist Kroll is overseeing the administration process.

Vapes and batteries maker Supreme is in talks which are at an ‘advanced stage’ over a rescue deal. But it is not certain a deal will complete. It would be part of efforts by Supreme to grow its drinks and nutrition operations, as it reduces its focus on vaping ahead of a Government clampdown on disposable vapes due next year.

Kroll said: ‘The administration process allows the joint administrators to finalise the sale in order to rescue the business.’ Typhoo made a £38million loss last year, on sales of £25.3million.

Losses: The collapse of Typhoo Tea follows declining sales, mounting debts and even a break-in at its Wirral factory. Insolvency specialist Kroll is overseeing the administration process

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