Baker to streamline production in efficiency drive
AUSTRALIAN baker Goodman Fielder plans to close two factories in Auckland, consolidating production at a single site and shifting its pie-making operation to Palmerston North.
It comes as part of an ongoing efficiency drive in what the group calls “a very competitive market”.
The company, which was bought out two years ago by investors from Singapore and Hong Kong then removed from the Australian stockmarket, announced the plans yesterday.
It will close bakeries at Wiri and East Tamaki, both south east of Auckland.
About 147 workers are affected by the company’s plans.
In Australia, Goodman Fielder’s household brands include Meadowlea margarine, Helga’s and Wonder White bread.