B&G Foods to shift Mama Mary’s manufacturing operations to North Carolina facility

US-based B&G Foods plans to relocate manufacturing and warehousing operations of Mama Mary’s from Spartanburg facility in South Carolina.

This decision was taken as the lease is due to expire shortly.

The manufacturing and warehouse operations will be relocated to a facility in Yadkinville, North Carolina.

B&G Foods president and chief executive officer Robert C Cantwell said: "Although this was a difficult decision, we believe that consolidating Mama Mary’s operations with the production facility we own in Yadkinville, North Carolina is in the best long-term interests of B&G Foods, our employees and our stockholders.

"This decision is consistent with B&G Foods’ ongoing efforts to reduce excess production capacity, improve productivity and operating efficiencies, and reduce overall costs.

"We are grateful for the dedication and support of each of our team members and we appreciate their contribution in building the Mama Mary’s brand."

B&G Foods stated that the transition will not affect production or delivery of Mama Mary’s products.

Its Yadkinville facility has full baking operations, producing New York style and Old London products. It also has the capacity to accommodate production of Mama Mary’s products.

The production of Mama Mary’s products at the new facility is expected to start in October.

An employee assistance plan has been set up to offer all eligible employees severance and support in finding new employment.

B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute a diversified portfolio of shelf-stable and frozen foods across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.