R K Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) http://www.bbc.co.uk...siness-20405983 Premier Foods, the maker of Hovis, is cutting 900 jobs at its bread division and is closing two bakeries. The company said it would close two bakery sites in Greenford, west London and Birmingham some time next year. Premier, which is the country's largest branded food producer, is also simplifying its bread distribution network by cutting some 130 routes. The closures come on top of the previously announced closure of its bakery in Eastleigh, Hampshire. Greenford and Birmingham will also see their distribution centres close, along with Plymouth and Mendlesham in Suffolk. The job losses also stem from Premier's move to restructure its logistics operations. Premier's other major brands include Bisto, Mr Kipling and Sharwood's. 'Increase focus' Premier has been selling off top name brands which it says it does not consider "core" ones, in order to cut its debts of more than £1bn. In March its creditors gave it extra time to repay its debts. Well-known brands that have been sold include the Branston range of pickles and sauces, Robertson's jam and Sarson's vinegar. The changes to the bakery division also take account of the loss of a "low margin" contract with a supermarket to produce bread, worth £75m, which was announced last month. The company's chief executive, Michael Clarke, said the cuts were critical for securing the bread division's future: "By simplifying our cost base, we can increase focus on improving efficiency, quality and service levels to help grow our core Hovis business. "We recognise the impact these actions will have for our employees at the sites affected. Decisions will not be taken lightly but they are necessary if we are to build a strong and successful future for the bread division and those who remain with our business." Let the puns begin! I've highlighted the bit I think relevant. i.e. it's the supermarket own brands/value brands hammering the big name brands. Brand Price Crash Edited November 20, 2012 by R K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errol Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 This is a bad slice of luck for the employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCountOfNowhere Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 This ties in with my 1.50 for a hovis loft. It's no surprised they are having to cut back, I would expect in the main hardly anyone are buying their products. Maybe they could make it in china and sell it to the British workers there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caius Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 The company said it would close two bakery sites in Greenford, west London and Birmingham some time next year. I thought they had a site in the yeast of London? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errol Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I thought they had a site in the yeast of London? Bravo !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porca misèria Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Let the puns begin! Punfight? I've highlighted the bit I think relevant. i.e. it's the supermarket own brands/value brands hammering the big name brands. Brand Price Crash Nope, that contract was to supply the Coop with bread under the Coop's own brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia O'Keeffe Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk...siness-20405983 Let the puns begin! I've highlighted the bit I think relevant. i.e. it's the supermarket own brands/value brands hammering the big name brands. Brand Price Crash Maybe the govt can pumpernickel or two in to save them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Dropped out of the premier division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montesquieu Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Dropped out of the premier division. Raised a rye smile this thread did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwatkins Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Just another breadmaker who kneads dough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
200p Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Dough! There's another thread on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R K Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Dough! There's another thread on this. Crumbs! Perhaps the mods could throw this one into the mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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