Saputo considers closing Wensleydale plant in UK
Source: dairyindustries.com
Saputo Dairy UK may close its Wensleydale Creamery plant in Kirkby Malzeard, Yorkshire.
Saputo Dairy UK has announced potential plans to close its Wensleydale Creamery plant located in Kirkby Malzeard, Yorkshire. The plan involves relocating cheese packing operations to Nuneaton in the Midlands. According to a report on the local BBC website, the company will continue its cheese production at its primary facility in Hawes, Yorkshire, as indicated by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
The Canadian dairy giant acquired Wensleydale Dairy Products in 2021 for £23 million (€27.3 million), showing its commitment to expanding its presence within the UK dairy industry. The decision to potentially close the Kirkby Malzeard site highlights continuing shifts and consolidations within the dairy sector.
