THE end of the tube is in sight for one of York's most famous sweets.
After 70 years, the last Smarties are set to roll off production lines in the city by the end of the year.
Nestlé Rowntree is to switch manufacturing of the chocolate snacks to a factory in the German city of Hamburg as part of a shake-up of its York operation which is expected to see the company shed 645 jobs and bring in new terms and conditions for remaining workers.
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Smarties will be the latest household-name brand to leave the plant, where they were first made in 1937. Black Magic was lost to the Czech Republic and Dairy Box transferred to a plant in Spain earlier this year.
Production of Drifter bars has also moved to Castleford, while Matchmakers are now being made at Fawton, near Newcastle.
But several of Nestlé Rowntree's key products will continue to be made in York following the restructuring programme, including KitKat, Aero and Polo.
"Our plans to transfer production of Smarties to Hamburg are on schedule to take place by the end of the year," a Nestlé spokesman confirmed. "This is part of the company's planned changes to the York factory, announced last September, which include a £20m investment to expand the site's state-of-the-art facilities and safeguard long-term employment for more than 1,800 employees.
"We will continue to ensure the popular Smarties brand is enjoyed by our local consumers."
Nestlé bosses have defended the impact of the changes on its York workforce, saying they were necessary to make it "competitive and fit for the future" and safeguard the city's confectionary heritage.
The company also plans to sell off 40 per cent of the site - but keep the most significant buildings - to fund the investment programme in the remaining sections of the factory.
A blueprint for the site's future was published by City of York Council in January, looking at the possible creation of a conservation area and new housing development along Haxby Road. Planning applications are expected to be submitted to the council next spring.
[quote]and safeguard the city's confectionery heritage.[/quote]
Strange way to say "Kill it off."
I will now boycott smarties like I do "Terry's" chocolate oranges, as a matter of principle.
Won't do them any economic harm, but if we all did it .......
and safeguard the city's confectionery heritage.
Strange way to say "Kill it off."
I will now boycott smarties like I do "Terry's" chocolate oranges, as a matter of principle.
Won't do them any economic harm, but if we all did it .......
Posted by: mysteryman, York on 5:17pm Sun 14 Oct 07
Soon the factory will be gone and the site will be sold to some greedy developer, no doubt to become another lot of "luxury" one & two bedroom (pokey and overpriced) flats, similar to those already springing up all over York. "Barratt Boxes", as a friend of mine accurately refers to them...
Soon the factory will be gone and the site will be sold to some greedy developer, no doubt to become another lot of "luxury" one & two bedroom (pokey and overpriced) flats, similar to those already springing up all over York. "Barratt Boxes", as a friend of mine accurately refers to them...
Posted by: Captain Jack Sparrow, Strensall on 6:19pm Sun 14 Oct 07
[quote][bold]mysteryman[/bold] wrote:
Soon the factory will be gone and the site will be sold to some greedy developer, no doubt to become another lot of "luxury" one & two bedroom (pokey and overpriced) flats, similar to those already springing up all over York. "Barratt Boxes", as a friend of mine accurately refers to them...[/quote] Agreed. Does anyone not think that York is becoming like a seaside town with the seaside?
mysteryman wrote:
Soon the factory will be gone and the site will be sold to some greedy developer, no doubt to become another lot of "luxury" one & two bedroom (pokey and overpriced) flats, similar to those already springing up all over York. "Barratt Boxes", as a friend of mine accurately refers to them...
Agreed. Does anyone not think that York is becoming like a seaside town with the seaside?
Posted by: Lord Flashheart, York on 7:17pm Sun 14 Oct 07
[quote][bold]Captain Jack Sparrow[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]mysteryman[/bold] wrote: Soon the factory will be gone and the site will be sold to some greedy developer, no doubt to become another lot of "luxury" one & two bedroom (pokey and overpriced) flats, similar to those already springing up all over York. "Barratt Boxes", as a friend of mine accurately refers to them...[/quote] Agreed. Does anyone not think that York is becoming like a seaside town with the seaside?[/quote] Correct me if I'm wrong, (And old flashy isn't often), but should you not have said "....without the seaside?"
Regards,
Flash
Captain Jack Sparrow wrote:
mysteryman wrote: Soon the factory will be gone and the site will be sold to some greedy developer, no doubt to become another lot of "luxury" one & two bedroom (pokey and overpriced) flats, similar to those already springing up all over York. "Barratt Boxes", as a friend of mine accurately refers to them...
Agreed. Does anyone not think that York is becoming like a seaside town with the seaside?
Correct me if I'm wrong, (And old flashy isn't often), but should you not have said "....without the seaside?"
shocking news another example of decent english labour being forced into the gutter. clearly the managers of this sick company are guilty of high treason against our british workers. give them a one way ticket to the gallows if you ask me.
shocking news another example of decent english labour being forced into the gutter. clearly the managers of this sick company are guilty of high treason against our british workers. give them a one way ticket to the gallows if you ask me.
Posted by: Herman The Tosser, YO32 on 1:19am Mon 15 Oct 07
[quote][bold]Tippler[/bold] wrote:
shocking news another example of decent english labour being forced into the gutter. clearly the managers of this sick company are guilty of high treason against our british workers. give them a one way ticket to the gallows if you ask me.[/quote] Yes, the people who employ the highest paid unskilled workers in the country are obviously subhuman scum.
Tippler wrote:
shocking news another example of decent english labour being forced into the gutter. clearly the managers of this sick company are guilty of high treason against our british workers. give them a one way ticket to the gallows if you ask me.
Yes, the people who employ the highest paid unskilled workers in the country are obviously subhuman scum.
[quote]Yes, the people who employ the highest paid unskilled workers in the country are obviously subhuman scum.[/quote]
yes and kicking out 645 good workers causing more chaos and suffering. its the fat cats that get money from abroad and the militant do gooders like you herman who have begun to destroy this country and for what it stands for.
Yes, the people who employ the highest paid unskilled workers in the country are obviously subhuman scum.
yes and kicking out 645 good workers causing more chaos and suffering. its the fat cats that get money from abroad and the militant do gooders like you herman who have begun to destroy this country and for what it stands for.
Posted by: Gypsum Fantastic, YORK on 7:45am Mon 15 Oct 07
What you have to take into account is the fact that the production workers at nestle have had an easy ride for years. £35 grand a year, more than double the average factory wage. Ridiculous breaks (half on half off). Doing jack most of the shifts, and something had to give. Its a shame but not surprising
What you have to take into account is the fact that the production workers at nestle have had an easy ride for years. £35 grand a year, more than double the average factory wage. Ridiculous breaks (half on half off). Doing jack most of the shifts, and something had to give. Its a shame but not surprising
what you have to take into account gyppy is that its more sickening lies from you to excuse your treachary and liberal do gooding. we see through your lies. hum well i wonder why you are so supportive of job cuts on english workers MAYBE you are one of the foreigners going to profit MAYBE you are one of the fat cats themselves or maybe your on benefit. you don't deserve to be in this country our grandfathers fought for.
what you have to take into account gyppy is that its more sickening lies from you to excuse your treachary and liberal do gooding. we see through your lies. hum well i wonder why you are so supportive of job cuts on english workers MAYBE you are one of the foreigners going to profit MAYBE you are one of the fat cats themselves or maybe your on benefit. you don't deserve to be in this country our grandfathers fought for.
Posted by: Herman The Tosser, YO32 on 2:33pm Mon 15 Oct 07
[quote][bold]Tippler[/bold] wrote:
[quote]Yes, the people who employ the highest paid unskilled workers in the country are obviously subhuman scum.[/quote]
yes and kicking out 645 good workers causing more chaos and suffering. its the fat cats that get money from abroad and the militant do gooders like you herman who have begun to destroy this country and for what it stands for.[/quote] lol @ calling me a do-gooder when you're the one whining about a loss of jobs that aren't your responsibility of concern.
Tippler wrote:
Yes, the people who employ the highest paid unskilled workers in the country are obviously subhuman scum.
yes and kicking out 645 good workers causing more chaos and suffering. its the fat cats that get money from abroad and the militant do gooders like you herman who have begun to destroy this country and for what it stands for.
lol @ calling me a do-gooder when you're the one whining about a loss of jobs that aren't your responsibility of concern.
I worked at Rowntrees for years, and once Nestle took over it was obvious this was going to happen.
And I can say that we did have it very good for far too long, great wage, great shifts, extra holidays by using 'allowed' sick days.
And Tippler before you shout at me for being a foreigner or a fat cat - I worked on the Aero line packing boxes
I worked at Rowntrees for years, and once Nestle took over it was obvious this was going to happen.
And I can say that we did have it very good for far too long, great wage, great shifts, extra holidays by using 'allowed' sick days.
And Tippler before you shout at me for being a foreigner or a fat cat - I worked on the Aero line packing boxes
**** lefties like you cant see what this kind of evacuation of our enterprise is doing to our country. i'm just sticking up for this nations workers thats not do gooding. do gooding is being all PC and trying to support the decisions of the fat cats. just read the figures before you start clapping when 650 of our good decent english workers get the boot and end up scraping together enough pennies for some bread and joining the queu in the jobcentre where there are already too many people and plenty of foreigners in the queue already. were any of your ancestors in the war? i hope not they would be ashamed of you both.
**** lefties like you cant see what this kind of evacuation of our enterprise is doing to our country. i'm just sticking up for this nations workers thats not do gooding. do gooding is being all PC and trying to support the decisions of the fat cats. just read the figures before you start clapping when 650 of our good decent english workers get the boot and end up scraping together enough pennies for some bread and joining the queu in the jobcentre where there are already too many people and plenty of foreigners in the queue already. were any of your ancestors in the war? i hope not they would be ashamed of you both.
Posted by: True grit, York on 10:00pm Mon 15 Oct 07
Joseph Terry and Joseph Rowntree must be turning in their grave! Both managed to keep their factories going during world wars and now York is chaotic! Most of my family have worked at British Rail, Terry's or Rowntree's and what is left? Largest company, NU is an Insurance company - nice. All decent shops have been pushed to outer areas - Monks Cross, Clifton Moor and Naburn. Town centre? Unless we're looking for tat, coffee or tourist shops, what's left for locals who don't drive?
Joseph Terry and Joseph Rowntree must be turning in their grave! Both managed to keep their factories going during world wars and now York is chaotic! Most of my family have worked at British Rail, Terry's or Rowntree's and what is left? Largest company, NU is an Insurance company - nice. All decent shops have been pushed to outer areas - Monks Cross, Clifton Moor and Naburn. Town centre? Unless we're looking for tat, coffee or tourist shops, what's left for locals who don't drive?
Posted by: Herman The Tosser, YO32 on 4:22am Tue 16 Oct 07
[quote]Joseph Terry and Joseph Rowntree must be turning in their grave![/quote]
They were buried together?!
[quote]Unless we're looking for tat, coffee or tourist shops, what's left for locals who don't drive?[/quote]
Pubs, restaurants, art galleries and theatres to name but a few.
Joseph Terry and Joseph Rowntree must be turning in their grave!
They were buried together?!
Unless we're looking for tat, coffee or tourist shops, what's left for locals who don't drive?
Pubs, restaurants, art galleries and theatres to name but a few.
Posted by: Ethel Teeth, Clifton on 5:10pm Tue 16 Oct 07
[quote][bold]Tippler[/bold] wrote:
what you have to take into account gyppy is that its more sickening lies from you to excuse your treachary and liberal do gooding. we see through your lies. hum well i wonder why you are so supportive of job cuts on english workers MAYBE you are one of the foreigners going to profit MAYBE you are one of the fat cats themselves or maybe your on benefit. you don't deserve to be in this country our grandfathers fought for. [/quote] I worked at Nestle in production, and it was ridiculous. I am not foreign, and do not support immigration. Nestle workers took the p1ss for too long, and are the making of their own demise.
Tippler wrote:
what you have to take into account gyppy is that its more sickening lies from you to excuse your treachary and liberal do gooding. we see through your lies. hum well i wonder why you are so supportive of job cuts on english workers MAYBE you are one of the foreigners going to profit MAYBE you are one of the fat cats themselves or maybe your on benefit. you don't deserve to be in this country our grandfathers fought for.
I worked at Nestle in production, and it was ridiculous. I am not foreign, and do not support immigration. Nestle workers took the p1ss for too long, and are the making of their own demise.
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