Sunday 15 October, 2023

450 jobs at risk as Morrisons closes fruit-packing plant

Supermarket giant shuts Bradford base in move to consolidate operations

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Fears 450 jobs will be lost at Morrisons Bradford fruit-packing plant
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Fears 450 jobs will be lost at Morrisons Bradford fruit-packing plant

According to reports, the retailer is closing its West Yorkshire site at Cutler Heights, and shifting its horticultural operation to Thrapston in Northamptonshire. While it is reported that more than...

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