UK: Valeo Foods to close confectionery facility in the UK

Valeo Foods, a leading European producer of sweets and snacks, has announced plans to shut down its confectionery plant in Pontefract, UK.

The Pontefract facility manufactures a variety of products under the Barratt brand, such as Anglo Bubbly bubblegum, liquorice, sherbet, gummies and other sweets.

Commenting on the move, Valeo’s UK business CEO Kevin Moore said: “This is not a decision we have taken lightly, and we fully recognize the impact it will have on our team and the wider community in Pontefract. Every possible option to continue manufacturing at the site was carefully reviewed. However, the level of investment needed to make the site competitive and sustainable long-term was found to be unviable, particularly given its proximity to other Valeo facilities in the UK”.

The relocation of production and office teams is scheduled to take place gradually under Valeo’s phased closure plan in the coming months.

Source: Food And Beverage