Bakkavor proposes to close its Sutton Bridge and Leicester factories, with 900 jobs put at risk
A food producer is set to close manufacturing sites in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire, putting 900 jobs at risk.
The firm said it had been forced to make "decisive action" to meet the "challenging macro-economic backdrop".A 45-day consultation period with affected employees would now begin, Bakkavor added.Its products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and breads, are stocked by supermarkets including Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's and Waitrose, according to its website.
Mike Edwards, Bakkavor chief executive officer, said the company would do "everything we can to support our people through this difficult time". "The decision to close any site is never taken lightly, and we do not underestimate the impact of this announcement on our colleagues and the local communities within which we operate."
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