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


“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.