Greggs is to close four manufacturing sites costing 740 jobs, the bakery chain announces
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By ELEANOR MANN
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High street bakery chain Greggs has announced it will close four manufacturing sites in the next two-and-a-half years, costing 740 jobs.
The planned closures will be at manufacturing sites in Enfield, North Lakes, Pettigrews and Seaham, the company said, with distribution operations at Enfield remaining unchanged.
The popular budget bakery said they would be relocating some manufacturing and packing activities between sites.
Other changes include tinned bread no longer being manufactured at Gosforth, while the range of products manufactured at Clydesmill and Manchester will be reduced, with manufacturing operations, however, continuing at both the sites.
Roisin Currie, Chief Executive at Greggs, said: 'Greggs is a strong and growing business, and we continue to invest significantly in our future.
'To continue building a successful business for the future, we must keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations. We want to ensure Greggs remains a strong, sustainable business for decades to come.
Greggs announced this morning that they would be closing four manufacturing sites - costing 740 jobs
'Greggs manufacturing and logistics network remains a key strength of the business, and these proposals are intended to strengthen our manufacturing network, improve efficiency and ensure we remain well placed for the future while continuing to deliver the quality, value and service our customers expect.'
If the proposed changes are implemented, Greggs would streamline its manufacturing operations across six sites - Clydesmill, Gosforth, Balliol, Leeds, Manchester and Derby.
The company said their retail shop estate would be unaffected by the proposed changes.
They said the proposed changes came after a 'comprehensive review' of its manufacturing network.
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