Food kit warehouse closure puts 290 jobs at risk
A company that sells meal kits is to close its Lincolnshire warehouse, putting 290 jobs at risk.
Gousto said it would shut its Clay Lake unit, near Spalding, and centralise the production of its food boxes at one site in Cheshire to reduce costs.
The firm said it had heavily invested in its Warrington facility, where about 600 people work.
It also said running two warehouses was no longer efficient and was leading to duplication.
Founder and chief executive Timo Boldt said the closure was "an incredibly difficult proposal given the impact on our colleagues in Clay Lake, who have contributed enormously to Gousto's journey over a number of years".
"In a highly competitive food market, it is however essential that we operate as efficiently as possible so that we can continue to invest in our proposition and keep prices as low as possible for customers," he said.
"Our focus now is on supporting people through this process with care, respect and practical help."
The BBC has contacted the company for a response.
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Meal kit company Gousto is consolidating its warehouse operations. The company operates two production facilities: one in Clay Lake, Lincolnshire (290 employees) and one in Warrington, Cheshire (approximately 600 employees). Gousto has decided to close the Lincolnshire site and move all production to Warrington. The company said this decision addresses inefficiencies from operating two separate warehouses and reduces costs. CEO Timo Boldt stated the closure affects valued colleagues but is necessary to maintain competitive pricing in the food market. The company said it will support affected employees through the transition.
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A company that sells meal kits is to close its Lincolnshire warehouse, putting 290 jobs at risk.
Gousto said it would shut its Clay Lake unit, near Spalding, and centralise the production of its food boxes at one site in Cheshire to reduce costs.
The firm said it had heavily invested in its Warrington facility, where about 600 people work.
It also said running two warehouses was no longer efficient and was leading to duplication.
Founder and chief executive Timo Boldt said the closure was "an incredibly difficult proposal given the impact on our colleagues in Clay Lake, who have contributed enormously to Gousto's journey over a number of years".
"In a highly competitive food market, it is however essential that we operate as efficiently as possible so that we can continue to invest in our proposition and keep prices as low as possible for customers," he said.
"Our focus now is on supporting people through this process with care, respect and practical help."
The BBC has contacted the company for a response.
Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, and watch the latest episode of Look North.
Read the full story at BBC ↗
Gousto is closing its Clay Lake warehouse near Spalding in Lincolnshire The closure puts 290 jobs at risk Production will be centralised at Gousto's Warrington facility in Cheshire Approximately 600 people work at the Warrington facility Running two warehouses was no longer efficient and was leading to duplication The closure is intended to reduce costs Operating efficiently is essential to keep customer prices low The company said it will support affected employees with care, respect and practical help
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- Gousto is closing its Lincolnshire warehouse near Spalding, affecting 290 jobs
- The company will consolidate meal kit production at its Warrington facility in Cheshire, which employs about 600 people
- Gousto cited inefficiency and duplication from running two warehouses; consolidation is intended to reduce costs and maintain competitive pricing
- CEO Timo Boldt acknowledged the difficulty of the closure for affected workers while emphasizing operational necessity