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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
McVitie's: chocolate digestives biscuits careers and jobs
From Jaffa Cakes to Cream Crackers, new roles are baking across the UK 🍪 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Major £68 million investment will upgrade McVitie's factories across the UK Dozens of new jobs are being created, including in Carlisle, Liverpool, and Stockport Roles range from production and engineering to logistics and quality control Investment aims to boost biscuit-making capacity and secure long-term growth McVitie's owner Pladis also makes Jacob's and luxury chocolate brand Godiva The maker of household favourite snacks like Digestives and Jaffa Cakes, is investing £68 million into its UK biscuit empire – and it's creating a host of new job opportunities in the process. With investment on this scale, now's the perfect time to snap up a role with one of the UK's most iconic food brands. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad From factory-floor roles to skilled engineering and production jobs, McVitie's investment promises a fresh batch of career options across the country. Here's what's changing, where to look, and how to land a role at one of Britain's most iconic snack makers. (Photo: DAVE THOMPSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) | POOL/AFP via Getty Images What's happening at McVitie's? McVitie's parent company Pladis – which also owns Jacob's and luxury chocolate brand Godiva – has unveiled plans to upgrade and expand its UK operations: £33 million is being pumped into the Liverpool Aintree site (home of Jacob's Cream Crackers) for new ovens, machinery, and a major site refurbishment. £21 million is going into the Stockport Jaffa Cake factory, adding a new chocolate moulding line. £2 million will fund 48 new roles at the Carlisle site, the world's oldest biscuit factory. The remaining £12 million will boost infrastructure at other UK locations, including Halifax, Leicester, and Harlesden in London. All upgrades are due to be completed by the end of 2026, boosting both production and job security across Pladis' UK network. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What kind of jobs are available at McVitie's? While McVitie's hasn't yet listed every role tied to the investment, previous and current vacancies suggest there'll be a wide range of opportunities, including: Production Operatives – for biscuit baking, packaging, and quality control. – for biscuit baking, packaging, and quality control. Machine Operators and Engineers – to manage and maintain new equipment. – to manage and maintain new equipment. Food Technologists and Quality Assurance roles – ensuring products meet high standards. – ensuring products meet high standards. Warehouse, logistics, and supply chain staff – especially at expanded sites. – especially at expanded sites. Hygiene and maintenance operatives – vital for safe and efficient operations. Some roles may be entry-level with on-the-job training, while others will require technical or mechanical experience. How to apply for a job at McVitie's or Pladis Pladis regularly lists job openings across its UK sites. Here's how to find and apply for roles: Visit the official careers site: Head to to browse and apply for current vacancies. Head to to browse and apply for current vacancies. Use job search platforms: Roles are also posted on sites like Indeed, Glassdoor, and TotalJobs – just search for 'McVitie's' or 'Pladis' + your local area. Roles are also posted on sites like Indeed, Glassdoor, and TotalJobs – just search for 'McVitie's' or 'Pladis' + your local area. Register for job alerts: Many platforms let you set alerts for when new jobs go live in your area or field of interest. Many platforms let you set alerts for when new jobs go live in your area or field of interest. Check local recruitment agencies: Agencies in Liverpool, Stockport, and Carlisle may also list temporary or permanent roles linked to the factory expansions. Are you job-hunting? To view thousands of roles available right now, visit the JobsToday website.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
McVitie's: chocolate digestives biscuits careers and jobs
From Jaffa Cakes to Cream Crackers, new roles are baking across the UK 🍪 Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Major £68 million investment will upgrade McVitie's factories across the UK Dozens of new jobs are being created, including in Carlisle, Liverpool, and Stockport Roles range from production and engineering to logistics and quality control Investment aims to boost biscuit-making capacity and secure long-term growth McVitie's owner Pladis also makes Jacob's and luxury chocolate brand Godiva The maker of household favourite snacks like Digestives and Jaffa Cakes, is investing £68 million into its UK biscuit empire – and it's creating a host of new job opportunities in the process. With investment on this scale, now's the perfect time to snap up a role with one of the UK's most iconic food brands. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad From factory-floor roles to skilled engineering and production jobs, McVitie's investment promises a fresh batch of career options across the country. Here's what's changing, where to look, and how to land a role at one of Britain's most iconic snack makers. (Photo: DAVE THOMPSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) | POOL/AFP via Getty Images What's happening at McVitie's? McVitie's parent company Pladis – which also owns Jacob's and luxury chocolate brand Godiva – has unveiled plans to upgrade and expand its UK operations: £33 million is being pumped into the Liverpool Aintree site (home of Jacob's Cream Crackers) for new ovens, machinery, and a major site refurbishment. £21 million is going into the Stockport Jaffa Cake factory, adding a new chocolate moulding line. £2 million will fund 48 new roles at the Carlisle site, the world's oldest biscuit factory. The remaining £12 million will boost infrastructure at other UK locations, including Halifax, Leicester, and Harlesden in London. All upgrades are due to be completed by the end of 2026, boosting both production and job security across Pladis' UK network. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What kind of jobs are available at McVitie's? While McVitie's hasn't yet listed every role tied to the investment, previous and current vacancies suggest there'll be a wide range of opportunities, including: Production Operatives – for biscuit baking, packaging, and quality control. – for biscuit baking, packaging, and quality control. Machine Operators and Engineers – to manage and maintain new equipment. – to manage and maintain new equipment. Food Technologists and Quality Assurance roles – ensuring products meet high standards. – ensuring products meet high standards. Warehouse, logistics, and supply chain staff – especially at expanded sites. – especially at expanded sites. Hygiene and maintenance operatives – vital for safe and efficient operations. Some roles may be entry-level with on-the-job training, while others will require technical or mechanical experience. How to apply for a job at McVitie's or Pladis Pladis regularly lists job openings across its UK sites. Here's how to find and apply for roles: Visit the official careers site: Head to to browse and apply for current vacancies. Head to to browse and apply for current vacancies. Use job search platforms: Roles are also posted on sites like Indeed, Glassdoor, and TotalJobs – just search for 'McVitie's' or 'Pladis' + your local area. Roles are also posted on sites like Indeed, Glassdoor, and TotalJobs – just search for 'McVitie's' or 'Pladis' + your local area. Register for job alerts: Many platforms let you set alerts for when new jobs go live in your area or field of interest. Many platforms let you set alerts for when new jobs go live in your area or field of interest. Check local recruitment agencies: Agencies in Liverpool, Stockport, and Carlisle may also list temporary or permanent roles linked to the factory expansions.
Scottish Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
All the new treats hitting shelves including Pot Noodle and Digestives – but can YOU spot the difference?
Big brands like Nutella and Nescafe have been busy coming up with new flavours - we reveal the newest treats to try TREAT YOURSELF All the new treats hitting shelves including Pot Noodle and Digestives – but can YOU spot the difference? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCANNING the aisles in your supermarket, you might not spot the latest food and drink treats hitting shelves. The packaging looks VERY similar to well-known products that are picked up by shoppers every week - but inside are new flavours waiting to be tried. 7 Food brands have launched new flavours Here we round up the latest launches from major brands, such as McVities, Nescafe and Pot Noodle. Can you spot what they've changed? We reveal the new product launches we can't wait to try. Digestives - raspberry and cream 7 There's a new pink flavour of Digestives Credit: McVitie's McVitie's has put a fruity spin on its classic biscuit with the launch of the limited-edition raspberry and cream flavour. The digestive is topped with a pink chocolate in the nostalgic flavours. A full rollout of the limited edition flavour will see the snacks hit UK supermarkets from July 21. You can pick up a standard 15-pack of the biscuits for £2.35, while the current promo version is marked down to just £1.85. Jammie Dodgers - mango and passionfruit 7 There' s a new take on the classic Jammie Dodgers Credit: Facebook Jammie Dodgers has released a flurry of new flavours with the latest being Mango and Passionfruit. The flavour has had mixed reactions on social media with some enjoying the latest taste and others preferring the original. A 140g packet of the biscuits is 90p at Sainsbury's. Pot Noodle - flame grilled steak 7 Pot Noodles fans have been calling for the new flavour Credit: Pot Noodle A Flame Grilled Steak version of popular instant noodle snack has hit shelves this week. The new Pot Noodle flavour with a smokey, grilled steak flavour sauce, has been highly requested by fans, according to the food maker. The flavour is available exclusively in Asda for £1.20 per pot. Jaffa Cakes - hot honey 7 Anew Jaffa Cake flavour has divided fans Jaffa Cakes have jumped on the sweet spicy trend and revealed a Hot Honey flavour. The flavour has caused a stir online - and not everyone's a fan. The treats are exclusively on sale at Asda stores nationwide for £1.50 for a box of 10 before being rolled out to other retailers from the end of July. New York Bakery - subs 7 New York bakery is expanding into subs If you've loved the bagels from New York Bakery, the firm has now branched out into offering subs so that you can create your own big sandwiches at home. The company has launched three flavours including original, Italian style, and roasted onion. The subs are available in Tesco, Morrisons, Co-op and Ocado £1.79 for a two-pack. Nescafe - various flavours 7 Nescafe has brought out new flavours Credit: Facebook Nescafe has launched not one, but three, new chocolate flavours of its popular coffee drink, leaving some shoppers very excited. Mint chocolate lovers will be delighted by the Aero Peppermint Mocha, as well as the "green triangle" mocha flavour - branded alongside Quality Street. And finally there is a vanilla cookie dough latte added to new lineup. The 250g cans sell at Morrisons for £3.50 each.
Scottish Sun
17-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Sainsbury's shoppers spot new McVitie's Digestive flavour in stores for – but they're all saying the same thing
Shoppers were stunned by the bold new flavour SWEET TREAT Sainsbury's shoppers spot new McVitie's Digestive flavour in stores for – but they're all saying the same thing Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SAINSBURY'S are now stocking an exciting new flavour of McVitie's Digestive biscuits for the first time. Fans have all been left dolling out the same criticism of the new flavour after they were spotted on shelves. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The price was branded "ridiculous" by shoppers Credit: Facebook / Food Finds UK Official The new biscuits were launched just a few days ago and began appearing on shelves on June 16. The new flavour was announced as part of a line up of new sweet treat releases offered by the snack food brand. The newest flavour of the nation's favourite biscuit features a tantalising pink chocolate covering. Colourful, pink wrappers make the newest McVitie's treat stand out on shelves. Announcing the new flavour McVitie's said they would be putting a "fruity spin" on the iconic biscuit. Shoppers rushed to try out the bold new flavour but were left saying the same thing after finding them in store. Biscuit lovers were left with a sour taste after seeing the price of the new McVitie's Pink Digestives Raspberry & Cream Flavour. At a whopping £2.50 per pack shoppers said Sainsbury's could keep the sweet treats. But despite the excitement of the new flavour shoppers were left stunned by the "ridiculous" price. After an image of the new biscuits was shared to social media alongside the eye watering price tag fans hit out at the treat supplier. Amanda Holden, Roman Kemp & Denise van Outen step out on blue carpet to mark 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives While McVitie's claimed the biscuit would "bring together nostalgic flavours in a fun, fruity, and irresistibly moreish bite" fans could only focus on the price. The pink biscuits sparked an outrage from shoppers who said they could get shop brand digestives for just 50p. While Sainsbury's priced the new bickys at £2.50 per pack other shops are reportedly to receive packages which will sell for £2.25. When the new biscuits were announced Benazir Barlet-Batada, Marketing Director at McVitie's, spoke about the release. Barlet-Batada said: 'As we continue to celebrate 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives, we wanted to mark the next chapter in our history by reinventing the nation's favourite. "Fun, fresh and packed with fruity flavour, the new Pink Digestives are designed to delight devoted Digestives fans and foodies alike.' 3 The new flavour was touted as a reinvention of the nation's favourite Credit: McVitie's Promo versions of the new treats are reportedly marked down to just £1.85. Price marked packs of the new pink biscuits that will sell for £2.25 are set to come to stores on July 21. Current stock at Sainsbury's selling for £2.50 debuted on June 16 with the wider rollout of price marked packs coming next month. The launch comes after the brand announced White Chocolate Digestives in 2023 and Seriously Chocolatey Digestives last July. How to save cash on your food shop Money saving experts at HSBC UK have revealed their top tips to saving cash on your food shop. 1. Set a budget Creating a budget will help to stretch your budget. Start by working out how much you spent on food over the last three months, then each month you get paid, set aside a certain amount for food. 2. Plan your meals Make a list of your main meals for the coming week, including the ingredients you need, and stick to it. Don't get drawn into offers for things that you don't need. If you already have some food leftover from the week before, try to see what you can do with that first. 3. Think about when and where you shop It's best to shop on a full stomach so you don't get tempted. Shopping less often can help you to think about what you buy and it may help you to stick to your budget. 4. Go online Shopping online is a good and easy way to manage your budget. It can also help to track expenses, whilst also preventing impulse buys. After seeing the price of the new biscuits in Sainsbury's one fan said: "At £2.50 I let the shop keep them, ridiculous when shop brand digestives are 50p. "These companies hike the price on purpose they'll be reduced to pennies if they don't sell well." Another commented: "For £2.50 they can keep them." And a third added: "Expensive at £2.50 for biscuits. Bet these will be in Farmfoods soon for £1.00." Another wrote: "I need to experience." And a fifth replied: "They have them in my store I will get some tomorrow after work."
Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
McVitie's fans 'need' to try new Digestives flavour 'now'
As part of McVitie's' 100th anniversary celebrations of its iconic Chocolate Digestive, the brand is launching a new flavour – but you'll have to be quick if you want to snap them up If you're a fan of McVitie's Digestive biscuits, you're in for a treat as the brand prepares to launch a new edition of one of its much-loved snacks. The plain Digestive was first produced in 1892 and has gone on to see numerous adaptions – most notably the Chocolate Digestive – as well Caramel and Gold Bar versions in more recent times. Now, the Digestive has taken on a new form and after an image of its packet was shared to Instagram, foodies admitted they can't wait to tuck in. The account, UK's Newest Foods divulged: "PINK Raspberry & Cream flavour Digestives coming soon to Sainsbury's RRP £2.35." McVitie's say the new product is part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of Chocolate Digestives and is a "fruity reinvention, now topped with a smooth raspberry and cream flavour coating." Snack lovers may be sad to learn the biscuits will only be on the shelves for a limited time only, however, as McVitie's added in a mouth-watering product description: "Bringing a burst of colour into the biscuit world, McVitie's is putting a fruity spin on its iconic range with the launch of the limited-edition McVitie's Pink Digestives Raspberry & Cream Flavour. "The McVitie's production lines are now baking perfectly pink biscuits. Each biscuit is a golden-baked Digestive topped with a luscious raspberry and cream-flavour coating, bringing together nostalgic flavours in a fun, fruity and irresistibly moreish bite." "Whether you're enjoying the summer of sport, a biscuit break with friends or looking to perk up a sunny picnic, McVitie's Pink Digestives are the seasons' ultimate sweet treat." Writing in response to the Instagram post, hungry Brits highlighted its resemblance to another iconic biscuit as they admitted they couldn't wait to snap them up and scoff them down. "I need these now!" one person declared. "All my dreams have come true!" A second pondered: "If these taste like Pink Panther biscuits, oh my God." A third added: "I used to love pink wafers as a kid!" Whilst a fourth person declared: "I can't wait to see this in stores here in London." Benazir Barlet-Batada, Marketing Director at McVitie's, said: "As we continue to celebrate 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives, we wanted to mark the next chapter in our history by reinventing the nation's favourite. Fun, fresh and packed with fruity flavour, the new Pink Digestives are designed to delight devoted Digestives fans and foodies alike." Last month saw some of London's most famous landmarks illuminated with dazzling light projections to celebrate the anniversary, meanwhile. The London Eye was transformed into a towering tribute, showcasing a jaw-dropping 360-degree rotating projection of the beloved biscuit. And Tower Bridge joined the festivities with a vibrant showreel of fireworks, balloons, and confetti. The ambitious projections required eight weeks of meticulous planning and precision mapping to align the visuals perfectly with each landmark, using advanced hologauze and projection technology.
