UK ice cream manufacturer Little Moons is considering the closure of its factory in Kettering, with staff currently being consulted.

The closure of the 50,000 sq ft site, which opened in 2024, would potentially see around 200 employees losing their jobs.

This comes as the business previously revealed that it had more than doubled turnover in the 18 months ending 30th December 2022.

A statement from the company said: “Little Moons led a robust assessment of its business to ensure operational efficiency that will facilitate a stable and profitable future.

“This has resulted in proposed structural changes across the whole business: how we go to market, manufacture and support the business. And this does include exploring the viability of shutting down the factory in Kettering and consolidating its operations back into Park Royal and Wembley.

“These proposals may lead to job losses and staff affected by the proposal have been informed and are being formally consulted before any final decision is taken.

“We understand the uncertainty and impact that this will have on the people in our team. We are committed to an open and fair consultation process that will happen at pace to give people the clarity they need and deserve. We will look to mitigate for redundancy risk by not backfilling vacant roles where they exist or giving people the opportunity to consider new roles.

“We are optimistic about the future growth prospects of Little Moons and these proposed changes will help us to realise that success.”