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John Dorrington Apthorp (25 April 1935 - 9 July 2024) was a British businessman specialising in frozen food and alcoholic beverages, as well as a philanthropist.

Early life

Apthorp was educated at Aldenham School, before working for his father's potato business. In 1968 it was bought by Ross Group of Grimsby, and Apthorp departed the larger business.

Career

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