Dive Summary:
- Mondelēz International will begin making Oreo and Belvita cookies for the UK, Ireland and other European markets on a new manufacturing line opened at its Sheffield site, marking the first time Oreos are made in the UK.
- The new line can produce over one million Oreos in 24 hours and is part of a £6 million investment that will protect 70 jobs at the Sheffield site.
- The line's oven is also one of the largest in Mondelēz International's network and is capable of producing 3 tons of Oreos in an hour.
From the article:
... David Blunkett, MP for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough, said: "It's good to see this investment by Mondelēz International in the local area, which will undoubtedly help maintain Sheffield's position as a premier manufacturing city and complement the other famous brands produced here." ...
