Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory
Bernard Matthews Foods says its Shaftesbury Street factory will close by the end of 2026.
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"This decision follows continued significant financial losses, alongside a range of external economic challenges and the geopolitical environment, including Brexit, Covid, and conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, which have all contributed to significantly impacting the site and its supply chain."
— Bernard Matthews , Celebrity
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Bernard Matthews Foods says its Shaftesbury Street factory will close by the end of 2026.
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