Credit: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.comHilton Food is assessing the “strategic options” that might be available to the UK-based private-label protein supplier outside of its core meat business. That assessment is part of a strategic review launched last year under then CEO Steve Murrells, who unexpectedly stepped down in November. In a trading update today for the 52 weeks to 28 December, London-listed Hilton Food, currently headed up by executive chair Mark Allen, said the review “is nearing completion”. The company added: “The review is expected to reinforce Hilton Foods’ focus on the core meat capabilities that have underpinned its long-term success. Hilton Food has been facing challenges in its UK seafood business and its Foppen salmon operations in the Netherlands.