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HelloFresh closes Banbury distribution centre with 271 job losses

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 16:08 · Archive

Meal delivery company HelloFresh has closed its Banbury distribution centre, affecting 271 workers.

HelloFresh has closed its distribution centre in Banbury, affecting 271 workers. The Granary, a 237,000 sq ft facility at Chalker Way that opened a decade ago, officially shut on 31 October after a consultation process began in June.

The company said it had offered redeployment to the Derby warehouse, approximately 80 miles away, and some employees accepted the move. However, the closure has resulted in redundancies at the Banbury site.

A HelloFresh spokesman said the decision was not made lightly and the company had prioritised supporting affected workers. The meal delivery provider offered CV-writing and interview workshops, external job fairs, and opportunities for redeployment within the business.

The spokesman stated: 'An extensive review of HelloFresh's operations concluded a single, more technologically advanced site is the right course of action to ensure the long-term viability and efficiency of the business.' The company thanked staff for their dedication and professionalism over the years.

The closure consolidates HelloFresh's UK operations into the Derby facility, which the company described as better equipped than the Banbury site.

HelloFresh closes Banbury distribution centre with 271 job losses
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