--- title: "Kanes Foods Cuts 662 Jobs After Entering Administration" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/blog/kanes-foods-layoffs-662-2026" language: "en" author: "metaintro" published: "2026-11-14T00:30:12.000Z" modified: "2026-11-14T00:30:12.000Z" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) [News](/blog/tag/news)[Layoffs](/blog/tag/layoffs)[Food Industry](/blog/tag/food-industry)[United Kingdom](/blog/tag/united-kingdom) # Kanes Foods Cuts 662 Jobs After Entering Administration Kanes Foods has entered administration with 662 jobs lost in Evesham, while former employees receive redundancy claims and employment support. [![Brad Larson](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:40:40/q:72/plain/images/brad-larson-headshot.png)Brad Larson Founder & Editor](/blog/author/bradlarson) [November 14, 2026](/blog/archive/2026/11)6 min read ![A cardboard box of personal belongings packed on an otherwise cleared office desk by a window](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:675/q:78/plain/images/10201-alt-hero.png) [https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Kanes%20Foods%20Cuts%20662%20Jobs%20After%20Entering%20Administration&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fkanes-foods-layoffs-662-2026](https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Kanes%20Foods%20Cuts%20662%20Jobs%20After%20Entering%20Administration&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fkanes-foods-layoffs-662-2026)[http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fkanes-foods-layoffs-662-2026](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fkanes-foods-layoffs-662-2026)[https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fkanes-foods-layoffs-662-2026&title=Kanes%20Foods%20Cuts%20662%20Jobs%20After%20Entering%20Administration](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fkanes-foods-layoffs-662-2026&title=Kanes%20Foods%20Cuts%20662%20Jobs%20After%20Entering%20Administration)[mailto:?subject=Kanes%20Foods%20Cuts%20662%20Jobs%20After%20Entering%20Administration&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fkanes-foods-layoffs-662-2026](mailto:?subject=Kanes%20Foods%20Cuts%20662%20Jobs%20After%20Entering%20Administration&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fkanes-foods-layoffs-662-2026) Kanes Foods' joint administrators confirmed redundancies in a statement covered on November 10, 2026, with [A statement released by the joint administrators](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html). In Evesham, the company [has entered administration, resulting in the loss of 662 jobs](https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9892093/uk-salad-supplier-kanes-foods-enters-administration-with-662-job-losses/). The announcement followed the appointment of administrators, when [trading ceased immediately and all employees were made redundant](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html). At [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com), we track layoffs, store closures and return-to-office mandates in our [layoffs tracker](https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs). ## How Many Jobs Have Been Lost? The administration resulted in [the loss of 662 jobs](https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9892093/uk-salad-supplier-kanes-foods-enters-administration-with-662-job-losses/). This was a company-wide redundancy announcement, with [All employees were made redundant and are receiving support with claims to the redundancy payments service](https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9892093/uk-salad-supplier-kanes-foods-enters-administration-with-662-job-losses/). The business was [a Worcestershire-based supplier of pre-packaged salads, stir-fry products, sauces, and prepared meals to major UK supermarkets](https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9892093/uk-salad-supplier-kanes-foods-enters-administration-with-662-job-losses/). Its workforce included people with experience across production and despatch. In interviews after the redundancies, [she worked at Kanes Foods, which operated near Evesham, for 10 years, with the last three as a production shift manager](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9p83m7p78v8o) described Ivanka Semerdzkieva's employment. Ben Murphy [had a senior job as a despatch team manager](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9p83m7p78v8o). For workers beginning a search, those different employment backgrounds provide a starting point for describing responsibilities, transferable skills and practical experience. A useful application explains the work performed rather than relying on a job title alone. ## What Happened When Trading Stopped? The immediate change came [Upon the appointment of the joint administrators on Monday, trading ceased immediately and all employees were made redundant](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html). The administrators were [Timothy Andrew Higgins, Edward Williams and Helen Wheeler-Jones of administrators PwC](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html). Workers described receiving the news during an ordinary working day. Murphy said [people were told there would be a meeting at 16:00 and workers attended and got told](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9p83m7p78v8o). His description of the reaction was: [We all didn't know what to do, what to say. It definitely took us by surprise](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9p83m7p78v8o). Semerdzkieva [said she was informed by email](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9p83m7p78v8o). Her account also described how sudden the change felt: [We were working like normal, orders were coming, we were doing our job and everything was like normal](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9p83m7p78v8o). The practical task after a sudden redundancy is to separate immediate paperwork from the longer job search. Keeping employment correspondence together helps with applications, references and any claims that require a clear record of employment. ## Why Did The Company Enter Administration? The administrators' statement described [significant financial and operational challenges over the last few years](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html). It identified operational disruption alongside pressure on the company's finances. One problem was [the failure of its wastewater treatment plant in June 2025](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html), which [cost about £2m and led to a lasting increase in running costs](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html). Later, [In August 2026, drought-related supply issues also affected the company's trading](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html). The administrators connected those difficulties to the wider financial position: [Ongoing losses, negative cash flow and uncertainty over future demand put the company's finances under increasing strain](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html). Directors had sought an alternative outcome. However, [A fast-track sale process began in mid-September 2026, but a going-concern sale could not be concluded within the time available](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html). The administrators said [no workable solution](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html) was found after directors explored options to secure the company's future. ## What Support Is Available To Employees? Former staff [are being supported in making claims to the redundancy payments service](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html). That support runs alongside efforts to connect workers with new employment. Locally, [Primafruit in Evesham hosted a drop-in morning on Friday](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9p83m7p78v8o). The event brought former employees into contact with recruitment staff: [More than 100 people, who could take their CV, went to the session attended by HR advisors](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9p83m7p78v8o). The opportunities included [About 12 permanent roles are being advertised](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9p83m7p78v8o) and [about 100 seasonal jobs were available in the run-up to Christmas](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9p83m7p78v8o). Primafruit was [hoping to convert some of the temporary jobs into permanent ones](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9p83m7p78v8o). The invitation covered different employment needs. [Primafruit said the session would be open to employees seeking immediate employment and those wishing to explore available opportunities](https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9892093/uk-salad-supplier-kanes-foods-enters-administration-with-662-job-losses/). When considering an opening, workers should check the contract type, working pattern and application requirements before deciding whether it fits their circumstances. ## What Happens Next? Alongside redundancy claims and recruitment activity, [Nigel Huddleston, Conservative MP for Droitwich and Evesham](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html) described the local impact. He said [he was liaising with the joint administrators and the Department of Work and Pensions to make sure employees were supported](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html). The position of the remaining business was unresolved: [It remains unclear whether any parts of the business will be sold](https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9892093/uk-salad-supplier-kanes-foods-enters-administration-with-662-job-losses/). For former employees, the immediate confirmed steps are [support with claims to the redundancy payments service](https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9892093/uk-salad-supplier-kanes-foods-enters-administration-with-662-job-losses/) and the employment assistance already offered locally. ## What Should Affected Workers Do Next? - **Keep employment records together.** Save your contract, payslips and redundancy correspondence in a secure folder. Keep copies accessible when completing forms or discussing your employment history. - **Check your claim paperwork.** Read instructions carefully and record any deadlines in your correspondence. Ask the relevant contact to explain anything unclear before submitting information. - **Update your work history.** Describe your responsibilities, equipment experience and skills in plain language. Tailor your application to the requirements of each vacancy. - **Compare employment terms.** Ask whether an opening is temporary or permanent and confirm the working pattern. Consider travel, caring responsibilities and start dates before accepting an offer. - **Prepare for recruitment conversations.** Bring an updated application document and a concise account of your experience. Ask about the recruitment process and how to follow up. ## Related Articles - [Presbyterian Healthcare Services Cuts 135 Jobs in Health Plan and Administration](https://www.metaintro.com/blog/presbyterian-healthcare-services-layoffs-135-2026) - [GM Temporarily Lays Off 506 Employees at Kansas City Plant](https://www.metaintro.com/blog/gm-layoffs-506-2026) - [WE Soda Announces 350 Layoffs as Green River Community Responds](https://www.metaintro.com/blog/we-soda-layoffs-350-2026) - [Wells Fargo Cuts 24 Jobs at Its Jordan Creek Campus](https://www.metaintro.com/blog/wells-fargo-layoffs-24-2026) ## People Also Asked ### Q: How Many Jobs Did Kanes Foods Cut? A: The company entered administration, [resulting in the loss of 662 jobs](https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9892093/uk-salad-supplier-kanes-foods-enters-administration-with-662-job-losses/). ### Q: Where Was Kanes Foods Based? A: The company was [based in Evesham, ceased trading immediately following the appointment of joint administrators from PwC](https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9892093/uk-salad-supplier-kanes-foods-enters-administration-with-662-job-losses/). ### Q: Are Former Employees Receiving Support? A: Former employees [are being supported in making claims to the redundancy payments service](https://www.aol.com/articles/more-600-jobs-lost-kanes-191101000.html), while [Primafruit, based at Vale Business Park, has offered employment support to former Kanes Foods staff](https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9892093/uk-salad-supplier-kanes-foods-enters-administration-with-662-job-losses/). Looking for your next opportunity? [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com) brings together 50M jobs in one place. 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