Tayport food processing business ceases trading

32 staff have been made redundant as the business applies to appoint a liquidator

Foodmek has applied to the court to appoint a liquidator.

Closure of the 52 year-old Tayport-based business means 32 staff will be made redundant.

Foodmek was established in 1971 to supply processing equipment for the food and drink industry.

During the pandemic, the company continued operating profitably, fulfilling contracts for the pharmaceuticals industry, however, since then it has experienced a significant slowdown in its order pipeline.

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