UK / Hovis To Cut 900 Jobs

The owner of Hovis has announced plans to cut 900 jobs in its struggling bread business as profits become harder to come by.

In a statement, Premier Foods said it was to close two bakeries and reform its delivery network.

The biggest impact will be felt in Birmingham, where 511 jobs are to be lost with the closure of a factory and distribution operation.

Hovis operations at Greenford in west London will also shut costing 196 jobs while Premier said it was also preparing to close distribution sites at Plymouth and Mendlesham in Suffolk resulting in 95 job cuts.

The closures are subject to consultation with employees but are scheduled to take place during the course of 2013…

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