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Biscuit boom: Pladis’ £68m recipe for UK growth | Commercial Awareness Compass #43
Pladis, the owner of household favourites like McVitie’s, Jacob’s and Jaffa Cakes, is investing £68 million to modernise its UK manufacturing base. The plan includes automated production lines, upgraded infrastructure, and reduced carbon emissions across sites in Liverpool, Stockport, and Carlisle. By the end of 2026, the company expects not only to boost productivity and capacity but also to create new jobs.
This is more than an upgrade of snack production. It touches on themes of automation, environmental compliance, and the future of UK manufacturing under a new government. Where do…
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