Food wholesaler Jack Frost has reversed the decision to close.

Despite announcing the likely closure of the company only last Friday, management at the firm in Braddan have now announced, they are going to remain open.

The company had blamed a change in circumstances and the loss of government contracts as the reason for the now abandoned closure,

Assistant manager Gary Cain had said: ’If nothing changes we’ll have to close on Feburary 16 and to be honest, I don’t think think we’ll still be going after then.’

Yet a press release from managing director Mike Priest today stated: ’Following the announcement of closure last week, we were approached by a number of parties who are interested in taking over the business to ensure its survival.

’So, whilst we explore these options, I am delighted to announce that we have obtained finance to ensure all Jack Frost operations will continue exactly as before.

’We thank all our customers and staff for their patience and support over the last few days, and look forward to continue serving them with our quality frozen, chilled, and ambient foods together with our fresh fruit and veg.’

Since the initial announcement four days ago, at least two firms had offered to replace Jack Frost’s meals on wheel service which they now say they willcontinue.

The Manx franchise of the UK frozen based food delivery service Wiltshire Farm Foods had ’pledged to support any customers affected by the potential closure of Jack Frost Food services’.

While Douglas based caterers Emjays had set out their stall to offer daily delivered chilled meals with the aim of using Manx produce which had received the backing of David Cretney MLC.

The news is the latest twist and turn that has followed former recipitents of Age Concern’s meals on wheels service since the Department of Health and Social Care ended funding in January.