UK food manufacturer Premier Foods has said there has been a fire at its Bury St Edmunds factory on Tuesday night.

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“Although it is too early to assess the extent of the damage, the business is comprehensively covered by insurance both for loss of assets and business disruption after a £1m (US$1.8m) excess,” the company said.
 
The factory at Bury St Edmunds produces Branston sweet and sour pickles, Haywards pickles, Waistline, Loyd Grossman sauces and a range of own label table and cooking sauces.
 
The company said it was assessing the situation and would make a further announcement as soon as possible.

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