Youngs seafoods announce job losses in Cumbria

“Following formal consultations at the former Cumbrian Seafoods (now known as Ocean Pure) sites in Seaham and Whitehaven, lasting over 3 months, today we are announcing that volume from these sites will be transferred into Young’s Seafood Limited’s existing facilities because this has been identified as the most sustainable option for the long-term. Factors considered, as part of the consultation process, included cost, financial sustainability, quality and technical standards, and manufacturing capabilities of the sites. Unfortunately the phased transfer of volume is likely to result in the closure of the Seaham and Whitehaven sites with the loss of up to 281 jobs in Seaham and 99 jobs in Whitehaven, in the next month. We will confirm exactly how the volume will be distributed amongst Young’s Seafood Limited sites in the coming days with the aim of achieving the most robust and sustainable manufacturing operating model for the long-term.”

– Pete Ward, Chief Operating Officer of Young’s Seafood Limited