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More than 200 jobs set to be lost after factory closure

21-Aug-2023 By William Dodds

Sofina Foods Europe has confirmed the closure of a Young’s Seafood factory in Grimsby, placing jobs at threat in the process.

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UK manufacturing job vacancies at almost two-year low

04-Jul-2023 By William Dodds

Job vacancies in the UK manufacturing sector are at an almost two-year low, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.

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Scotland's First Minister opens new manufacturing R&D hub in Renfrewshire

21-Jun-2023 By Bethan Grylls

First Minister Humza Yosaf has opened a new National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility in Renfrewshire, which is set to be a catalyst for economic growth for the region.

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Meatless Farm staff made redundant as manufacturer appoints administrators

14-Jun-2023 By Gwen Ridler

Waves of staff at plant-based meat manufacturer Meatless Farm have been made redundant, as the business announces it has appointed administrators.

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Macphie creates 20 new jobs in £4m factory refit

23-Jan-2023 By Gwen Ridler

Scottish ingredients firm Macphie has created 20 new jobs to help fulfil demand at its newly refurbished Tannochside factory.

Pilgrims Food Masters to close Southall factory with 220 jobs put at risk

28-Nov-2022 By Michelle Perrett

Pilgrims Food Masters has proposed to close its Southall factory, putting 220 jobs at risk of redundancy.

Wrexham bakery creates 40 new jobs

17-Nov-2022 By Gwen Ridler

Wrexham-based Jones Village Bakery has created 40 new jobs to support production on its £16m sourdough line.

Food and drink industry senior appointments

30-Aug-2022 By Michelle Perrett

Clean kitchen Club, National Pig Association and Kingsland Drinks have all announced senior appointments.

Avara Foods to create 150 jobs at new chicken facility

19-Oct-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Avara Foods is to create more than 150 new jobs as part of a £4.7m investment into a new facility in Wednesbury, West Midlands.

PepsiCo launches Leicester recruitment campaign

05-Oct-2021 By Gwen Ridler

PepsiCo is recruiting for more than 100 new roles at its Leicester Walkers Crisps factory, as it continues to meet demand for its branded crisps.

Dalehead Foods to create 25 new jobs

10-Sep-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Pork and lamb processor Dalehead Foods has announced it is recruiting for 25 skilled and unskilled roles at its Corsham site.

Food technology centre creates hundreds of jobs

13-Aug-2021 By Gwen Ridler

The Food Technology Centre in Llangefni, Wales has helped to create hundreds of jobs across the Welsh food and drink industry.

Strikes suspended at Weetabix factories

23-Jun-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Planned strike action across Weetabix’s Northamptonshire sites has been suspended following ‘constructive talks’ between workers union Unite and the manufacturer.

Bakkavor creates 150 roles at Scottish salads factory

28-May-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Prepared foods manufacturer Bakkavor is to create 150 new jobs at its salad processing site in Bo’ness, Scotland.

Tollcross McVitie’s closure fought by council and unions

24-May-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Glasgow City Council has partnered with Government and unions to fight for the survival of the Pladis McVitie’s factory in Tollcross, as concerns were raised surrounding the future of the biscuit maker’s Carlisle site.

BBF recruits for 65 roles at Hull bakery

11-May-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Hull-based baker BBF is to create 65 new jobs to support demand after a recent uplift in sales.

Bakkavor to create 150 jobs at Kent salad factory

15-Apr-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Fresh prepared food manufacturer Bakkavor is to create 150 new jobs at its Tilmanstone, Kent factory, as part of continuing growth plans for the site.

Arla creamery closure puts 37 jobs at risk

09-Mar-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Up to 37 jobs are at risk at Arla Foods Trevarrian Creamery in Cornwall, following plans to close the site in response to a significant decline in volume.

Universal Meat Company launches expansion drive

08-Mar-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Northern Ireland-based Universal Meat Company has launched a recruitment campaign in a bid to expand its presence on the UK mainland.

TSC Foods to create 100 jobs in £2m investment

03-Mar-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Glorious Foods brand owner TSC Foods – part of the Billington Group – is to create 100 new jobs as part of a £2m investment into production and training.

Heineken cuts hit UK jobs

10-Feb-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Heineken is to slash jobs across its UK operations, as part of a larger worldwide job cuts in the wake of COVID-19 disruption.

2 Sisters Food Group creates 500 new roles

08-Feb-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Poultry processor 2 Sisters Food Group is recruiting for 500 temporary and permanent roles at its Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire factory.

Besmoke appoints new commercial director

12-Nov-2020 By Gwen Ridler

Food flavourings producer Besmoke has appointed Colin Hitch to the newly created role of commercial director.

Bakkavor to create 127 new jobs

06-Nov-2020 By Gwen Ridler

Desserts manufacturer Bakkavor is to create 127 new jobs at its Highbridge site as it gears up for the busy Christmas period.

Real Good Food reappoints Mike Holt as executive director

26-Oct-2020 By Gwen Ridler

Speciality cake and baking ingredients manufacturer Real Good Food has reappointed Mike Holt to the role of executive director.

ABP creates 200 jobs to tackle youth unemployment

08-Oct-2020 By Gwen Ridler

Meat processor ABP is to create 200 new entry level roles across its UK manufacturing base in a bid to combat youth unemployment.

Genesis Bakery appoints new general manager

28-Aug-2020 By Gwen Ridler

Northern-Ireland based Genesis Bakery has appointed a new general manager as part of an ongoing recruitment campaign to strengthen its business with the Republic of Ireland.

Freaks of Nature appoints Claire Gallagher as director of product innovation

24-Feb-2020 By Michelle Perrett

Plant-based dessert brand Freaks of Nature has appointed chocolatier, patisserie and bakery expert Claire Gallagher as director of product innovation.

Müller: ‘Too early’ to assess jobs impact at Severnside factory

21-Feb-2020 By Michelle Perrett

Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) has said it is “too early” to assess the impact on jobs at its Severnside factory as it launched a 45-day consultation this week to “simplify and restructure operations”.

2 Sisters Witham closure sees 400 jobs lost

09-Aug-2019 By Gwen Ridler

Production has ceased at 2 Sisters Food Group’s factory in Witham, Essex, ahead of its permanent closure with the loss of 400 jobs

Warburtons factory closure puts 100 jobs at risk

15-Jul-2019 By Gwen Ridler

Up to 100 jobs are at risk at one of Warburtons’ core bakeries in Newcastle, after the manufacturer announced plans to close the site.