Pladis, which owns food brands McVitie’s and Jacob’s, will invest £68 million across its UK operations as part of its plan to back Britain.
The snacking company has reportedly earmarked the bulk of the cash for its sites in the North West of England, and said it is expecting to “supercharge the growth” of some of its brands.
Pladis stated that the investment will be used to increase capacity, capability and productivity through the introduction of more automated lines and updated factory infrastructure. The investment is also expected to cut 876 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.
The investment, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026, will be divided as follows:
- Stockport will receive £21 million to introduce a new chocolate moulding line
- Liverpool’s Aintree site will receive £33 million for the installation of new ovens and infrastructure
- Carlisle will receive £2 million to invest in its savoury assortments department
An additional pot of £12 million has been allocated to support infrastructure across Pladis’ UK sites, which – alongside Stockport, Liverpool and Carlisle – include facilities in Halifax, Harlesden in North London and Leicester.
Pladis’ UK & Ireland managing director, Mete Buyurgan said: “Today’s announcement is an important milestone in renovating our sites and unlocking capacity for our growth story.
“We have a fantastic suite of much-loved brands, baked by dedicated colleagues, and we have a responsibility to continue to nurture these brands for customers and consumers across the world. The news of these investments we are sharing today will enable us to achieve this.”
