2 November 2010
Peter Aldous today expressed his deep regret at the job losses resulting from the closure of the Wessex Foods factory in Lowestoft.

Most of the 150 people employed at the factory will be made redundant as a result of the fire which destroyed the plant in July.

Wessex Foods have been working to find a solution to allow the company to continue temporary large scale production in the area, but this has not proved possible.

Redundancy notices were issued to the workforce from October 29.

A Wessex Foods office will be maintained in Lowestoft with a small workforce working there to support the Wessex Foods business currently spread throughout the Group.

Mr Aldous said:

“It is deeply regrettable that it is now confirmed that the Wessex Food factory is to close. The fire had a devastating impact on the site and despite the efforts of the management to find suitable alternative premises in the area, it has not proved possible. This will have a terrible impact on those who have lost their jobs. I will do what I can to ensure that help available from the Job Centre, Citizens Advice Bureau and Waveney District Council reaches them as soon as possible.”