Biscuit firm's £68m boost for factories

MCVITIE'S owner is to inject £68million into its British operations, with almost half of that being spent in Liverpool.

- By GARY STEWART ECHO Reporter

Turkish-owned snacking giant Pladis said investment funds will be used to boost manufacturing capacity and productivity across its factories and "supercharge" the growth of its brands.

The London-based company, which also owns the Jacob's and Godiva brands, added that it has earmarked the bulk of the cash to pump into sites across the Northwest of England.