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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Henry Saker-Clark

Jaffa Cake factory gets extra £21 million investment

  • 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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McVitie’s owner invests £68 million into factories across the UK

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