Chilled food producer Samworth Brothers has appointed Barnett Waddingham to provide actuarial and pension administration services to its defined benefit (DB) scheme.

The company, which produces chilled food under the Ginsters brand as well as supermarket own brands, operates an open DB scheme, which has over 5,000 members.

Craig Stansfield, partner at Barnett Waddingham, said: “It is clear the company places great importance on a quality service and clear communication and we will work them to meet these expectations in relation to their pension scheme.”