Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory

A British food giant, Bernard Matthews Foods, has confirmed it will close its Derby factory by the end of 2026 due to significant financial losses.

The decision comes two years after the company announced plans to close a plant at its headquarters in Great Witchingham, Norfolk, where its founder built his empire.

According to the company's website, it still runs processing and production sites in Sunderland and in Holton, Suffolk.

A British food giant, Bernard Matthews Foods, has confirmed it will close its Derby factory by the end of 2026 due to significant financial losses.

The decision comes two years after the company announced plans to close a plant at its headquarters in Great Witchingham, Norfolk, where its founder built his empire.

According to the company's website, it still runs processing and production sites in Sunderland and in Holton, Suffolk.

A British food giant, Bernard Matthews Foods, has confirmed it will close its Derby factory by the end of 2026 due to significant financial losses.

The decision comes two years after the company announced plans to close a plant at its headquarters in Great Witchingham, Norfolk, where its founder built his empire.

According to the company's website, it still runs processing and production sites in Sunderland and in Holton, Suffolk.

A spokesperson for the company said the decision had been made at the conclusion of consultations with employee and union representatives.

The well-known food brand rose to prominence in the 1960s when Bernard Matthews entered the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest turkey farmer in Europe.

Matthews was known for his 'bootiful' catchphrase and his success led to an expansion of turkey-related products, including turkey Twizzlers.

The entrepreneur died in 2010 on the day of the US Thanksgiving holiday, often referred to as Turkey Day.

Trade union Unite has been contacted for comment.

Bernard Matthews Foods plans to shut 'loss-making' factory

EXISTING ARTICLE (140 words / 6 paragraphs): A British food giant, Bernard Matthews Foods, has confirmed it will close its Derby factory by the end of 2026 due to significant financial losses.The decision comes two years after the company announced plans to close a plant at its headquarters in Great Witchingham, Norfolk, where its founder built his empire.According to the company's website, it still runs processing and production sites in Sunderland and in Holton, Suffolk.

A British food giant, Bernard Matthews Foods, has confirmed it will close its Derby factory by the end of 2026 due to significant financial losses.The decision comes two years after the company announced plans to close a plant at its headquarters in Great Witchingham, Norfolk, where its founder built his empire.According to the company's website, it still runs processing and production sites in Sunderland and in Holton, Suffolk.

A British food giant, Bernard Matthews Foods, has confirmed it will close its Derby factory by the end of 2026 due to significant financial losses.

The decision comes two years after the company announced plans to close a plant at its headquarters in Great Witchingham, Norfolk, where its founder built his empire.

According to the company's website, it still runs processing and production sites in Sunderland and in Holton, Suffolk.

A spokesperson for the company said the decision had been made at the conclusion of consultations with employee and union representatives.

The well-known food brand rose to prominence in the 1960s when Bernard Matthews entered the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest turkey farmer in Europe.

Matthews was known for his 'bootiful' catchphrase and his success led to an expansion of turkey-related products, including turkey Twizzlers.

The entrepreneur died in 2010 on the day of the US Thanksgiving holiday, often referred to as Turkey Day.

Trade union Unite has been contacted for comment.

Bernard Matthews Foods plans to shut 'loss-making' factory

A British food giant, Bernard Matthews Foods, has confirmed it will close its Derby factory by the end of 2026 due to significant financial losses.

The decision comes two years after the company announced plans to close a plant at its headquarters in Great Witchingham, Norfolk, where its founder built his empire.

According to the company's website, it still runs processing and production sites in Sunderland and in Holton, Suffolk.

A spokesperson for the company said the decision had been made at the conclusion of consultations with employee and union representatives.

The well-known food brand rose to prominence in the 1960s when Bernard Matthews entered the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest turkey farmer in Europe.

Matthews was known for his 'bootiful' catchphrase and his success led to an expansion of turkey-related products, including turkey Twizzlers.

The entrepreneur died in 2010 on the day of the US Thanksgiving holiday, often referred to as Turkey Day.

Trade union Unite has been contacted for comment.

Bernard Matthews Foods plans to shut 'loss-making' factory