Greggs to cut 740 jobs and close four manufacturing sites

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:25 · Archive

Greggs is to close four factories with the loss of about 740 jobs as part of a manufacturing overhaul.

Greggs has announced a significant overhaul of its manufacturing operations that will result in the closure of four factories and the loss of approximately 740 jobs across the UK. The Glasgow factory will be among the sites affected by the restructuring programme.

The company has said the shake-up will cost around £60 million, including disruption costs and redundancy payments. This comes despite Greggs reporting a 7.7% year-on-year increase in sales.

The BFAWU union has raised concerns about the job losses. Union representatives have warned that workers should not be "dropped like stones" after helping support Greggs' growth across the UK. A formal consultation process is set to begin.

How it is being reported

• Greggs boss says factory closure plan will ‘future proof’ firm as 740 jobs cutGlasgow Live · 1 Oct, 10:30
• Union chief speaks out after Greggs announces UK wide cuts putting jobs at riskGlasgow Times · 30 Sept, 13:34
• Greggs to axe 740 jobs and close factories as Glasgow site affectedGlasgow Live · 30 Sept, 10:27
• Greggs to axe jobs and shut manufacturing site in ScotlandThe Herald · 30 Sept, 10:14
• Glasgow jobs at risk as Greggs announces massive operations shakeupGlasgow Times · 30 Sept, 09:15

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