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| Northern Foods to Shut Wales Plant |
Northern Foods is closing down its A Swansea, Wales-based
chilled ready meal manufacturer Ethnic Cuisine, with the loss of
234 jobs,
Northern Foods said its subsidiary was no longer economically
viable, having been unable to strike a more favorable supply
contract with Sainsburys for its range of Chinese inspired
chilled meals.
Northern, which has factories in the UK and Ireland is also a
major producer of frozen food. Among its retail frozen brands
are Goodfella's and San Marco Pizza, Donegal Catch seafood
dishes, Dalepack meats, and Holland's savoury pastries
Although the Swansea factory has a number of smaller contracts
with other retailers, over 90% of its revenue is derived from
its Sainsburys for ready meals sold under the supermarkets
private brand.
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| 24-Apr-10 |
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