Britain's Oldest Sugar Factory Closes Due to High Energy Costs

The UK’s oldest sugar factory, operated by British Sugar in Cantley, Norfolk since 1912, is set to close due to soaring energy costs. The closure will affect over 100 jobs and increase the country's reliance on imported sugar. British Sugar cited high energy prices as a key factor behind this decision.

By Patrick Galbraith Wed, July 22, 2026 at 4:37 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Britain's Oldest Sugar Factory Closes Due to High Energy Costs

Topics: Energy Costs Industrial Decline Job Losses Sugar Industry

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