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End of the line for biscuit maker Biscuit company to axe 660 jobs
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The second-largest biscuit supplier in the UK is to end production at one of its factories with the loss of up to 660 jobs.The second-largest biscuit supplier in the UK is to end production at one of its factories with the loss of up to 660 jobs.
Burton's Foods said the proposed move at its site in Moreton, Wirral, followed an "extensive" review of its business operations. Burton's Foods said the proposed cuts at its site in Moreton, Wirral, followed an "extensive" review of its business operations.
The plant, which makes Cadbury's chocolate biscuits, will continue to produce other products. The plant, which makes Cadbury's chocolate biscuits, will continue to manufacture other products.
The company's chief executive said the job losses were regrettable.The company's chief executive said the job losses were regrettable.
The decision came after a five-month review of all the company's facilities, including plants at Blackpool, Edinburgh, Moreton and Llantarnam in south Wales.
'Embrace changes'
Paul Kitchener, chief executive for Burton's Foods, blamed the "highly competitive UK biscuit market" for the planned job cuts.
He said that the potential job losses did not reflect on the commitment of the workers at the Moreton plant.
"However, we believe this is the best solution to embrace changes in the market and secure the long-term success of Burton's Foods and its remaining 2,400 employees."
It is proposed that about 300 jobs will remain at Moreton.
The company's additional sites in Blackpool, Edinburgh, Llantarnam, its head office in St Albans and its distribution centre in Knowsley are not affected by the plans.
Burton's Foods, which was bought by a private equity firm earlier this year, makes Wagon Wheels, Jammie Dodgers and Maryland Cookies, as well as a range of Cadbury's chocolate biscuits under licence.