Jobs at risk as food firm mulls factory closure

A food manufacturer is considering closing an East Midlands factory – just 12 months after it was opened.

Little Moons, which makes mochi dough ice cream, says that while it has not made a final decision on shuttering its 50,000 sq ft Kettering facility, the closure is under consideration.

The move comes just a year after Little Moons opened the Cransley Park site.

A statement from the company said: “Little Moons led a robust assessment of its business to ensure operational efficiency that will facilitate a stable and profitable future.

“This has resulted in proposed structural changes across the whole business: how we go to market, manufacture and support the business. And this does include exploring the viability of shutting down the factory in Kettering and consolidating its operations back into [London facilities] Park Royal and Wembley.

“These proposals may lead to job losses and staff affected by the proposal have been informed and are being formally consulted before any final decision is taken.”

The company added: “We are optimistic about the future growth prospects of Little Moons and these proposed changes will help us to realise that success.”

It is unclear at this stage how many jobs could be lost at the site. Local newspaper reports suggest that the majority of the workers are agency staff.