Beanies Flavourco

Square Orange Foods Ltd was set up in May 2008 by two friends, and work colleagues. Chris Tarling & Mark Porteous. They met in 2001 when Mark was appointed Financial Controller of Rathbones Bakeries in Stockton and Chris was his immediate line manager as Rathbones Bakeries Group Accountant, In November 2004 Chris was appointed General Manager of Boaters Coffee Company Ltd, after their acquisition by Julian Graves and his love affair with Coffee (and tea) began. Immediately tasked by his new employers to create a range of products to rival that of Whittard of Chelsea. He had to learn quickly about the world of flavoured coffee, master the art of tea, whilst developing new ranges of teas, coffees and Hot Chocolates that met the needs of a vibrant young brand.