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.
Pladis is investing £68 million into UK factories, including £33 million at Jacob’s in Liverpool, £21 million at Stockport for Jaffa Cakes, and £2 million at Carlisle. The upgrades focus on automation, capacity growth and carbon reduction. The investment will also create jobs and help modernise long-established production lines, with completion expected by 2026.
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