Jaffa Cake factory gets extra £21 million investment

Business & Finance
15 Jul 2025 • 5:28 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Pladis, the Turkish-owned snacking giant behind McVitie’s and Jacob’s, is investing £68 million into its British operations.
  • The substantial investment aims to significantly boost manufacturing capacity and productivity across its UK factories.
  • A major portion, £33 million, is earmarked for the Liverpool Aintree facility, with £21 million for the Stockport Jaffa Cake factory and £2 million for the Carlisle site, creating 48 new jobs.
  • An additional £12 million will support infrastructure across Pladis’s wider UK network, including sites in Halifax, Harlesden, and Leicester.
  • The company anticipates that these extensive investment plans will be completed by the end of 2026, fostering growth for its beloved brands.

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