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Sykes set to close former Big Prawn plant

Sykes had the option, after acquiring Big Prawn in January 2023, to purchase its Melton Constable site within 12 months; it has decided against this

By Neil Ramsden | Sept. 28, 2023 10:17 BST
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The UK's Sykes Seafood has informed staff at the former The Big Prawn Co. plant that it plans to close the facility, deciding against an option it had to acquire the site in Melton Constable along with the business. [...]

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