- Author, By Jonny Humphries
- Role, BBC News, Manchester
Kellogg’s is to close its factory in Greater Manchester on the finish of 2026 with the lack of about 360 jobs.
Kellanova, which runs the cereal large, made the announcement after the top of three-month talks with union and worker representatives.
The agency stated the negotiations had led to a proper settlement with enhanced redundancy packages for workers at its Trafford Park plant and redeployment the place attainable.
Kellanova first introduced the potential closure of the 90-year-old base in February, citing its age and a “large amount of redundant space”.
‘Simply not viable’
About a million containers of cereals together with Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, and Coco Pops are made there daily.
Chris Silcock, UK managing director, stated the closure was “nothing to do with the outstanding people” who work there.
“However, we stay clear there isn’t a long-term future for the positioning”, he stated.
“It’s specified by a manner that made sense within the 1930s, with meals travelling up and down six flooring in a legacy manufacturing course of.
“What’s extra, we solely use half the house within the buildings and the funding required to keep the factory within the coming years is solely not viable.”
The firm additionally shared a joint assertion agreed with UNITE and The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers.
It stated: “Through collective session the corporate and worker representatives have agreed a considerable bundle which recognises our staff’ contribution and helps them to transition to life past Kellanova.”
Mr Silcock stated the agency would quickly start exploring choices for what’s going to occur to the plant.
Kellanova stated it might intention to preserve Kellogg’s manufacturing volumes within the UK.
The firm’s Wrexham factories and headquarters in Salford’s MediaCity, which presently make use of about 1,000 individuals, won’t be affected.
