HelloFresh ‘to close warehouse’ with 100s of jobs at risk

The subscription-based meal provider opened its Banbury distribution centre known as The Granary in May 2016.

The 237,000 sq ft facility is at Chalker Way and remains a vital production hub for the company’s UK operations.

HelloFresh said 271 people work at Banbury, but if the company closes it after a consultation, it’s expected jobs will be lost.

In a statement, the company said its distribution centre in Derby is now better equipped that Banbury.

A spokesman for HelloFresh said: “We have made the difficult decision to propose to close our Banbury site, subject to consultation.

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“After an extensive review of our operations, our initial proposal is that consolidating to a single, more technologically advanced site is the right course of action to ensure the long-term viability and efficiency of the business.

“Our Windmill site is equipped with technology that enables greater operational complexity and delivers an expanding menu with flexible ingredient options.

“These capabilities require a single, centralised footprint to operate efficiently.

“We will now enter a period of consultation with our employees on our proposal and to consider all reasonable alternatives.

“Our focus will be on supporting affected employees, including exploring redeployment opportunities.

“The proposed closure of the facility is not a reflection of the local teams’ performance, and we are grateful for all their hard work and commitment to date.”

During the pandemic, HelloFresh employed a further 400 people on top of its workforce to help meet the burgeoning demand.

But last year, the German company was forced to make 900 UK job cuts with the closure of the delivery site in Nuneaton.

According to the Guardian, demand for meal kits tumbled as revenue fell by more than 11 per cent during 2025 ahead of the closure.

It was reported in March that the share price has plummeted by 93 per cent since the 2021 boom during Covid lockdowns.

Total orders slumped 12 per cent last year compared with 2024 as the number of meals it delivered tumbled by more than 100 million.

The spokesman added: “The HelloFresh team has told colleagues today to allow them time to reflect on the proposal and their options.

“The business now enters into a period of collective consultation where HelloFresh will explore every avenue to minimise or avoid job losses, including identifying potential opportunities for redeployment within HelloFresh. 

“It is early in the process, and HelloFresh will follow all of the guidelines around a consultation process, supporting and engaging with our employees throughout.

“The site remains operational until October 31, but we are sharing information with our employees as early as possible in the interest of transparency.”