McVitie’s maker announced a £68m upgrade of UK bakeries

London-based pladis, creators of some of Britain’s most beloved snacks, such as McVitie’s and Jacob’s, has announced a £68 million upgrade of its UK bakeries in an effort to drive growth and reduce carbon emissions. This is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.

The bulk of the cash has been marked for sites in the North West of England, with the additional capital being used to increase capacity, capability, and productivity through updated factory infrastructure and increased automation lines.

Additionally, these investments are expected to cut 876 tonnes of carbon emissions each year – the equivalent of removing around 440 cars off the road.

pladis’ UK & Ireland managing director, Mete Buyurgan, said: “Today’s announcement is an important milestone in renovating our sites and unlocking capacity for our growth story.

“We have a fantastic suite of much-loved brands, baked by dedicated colleagues, and we have a responsibility to continue to nurture these brands for customers and consumers across the world. The news of these investments we are sharing today will enable us to achieve this.”