UK deli-foods and pastry-products business The Compleat Food Group has drawn up plans to reduce the number of jobs at a pie-making facility.

The private-equity-backed company has entered into discussions over possible redundancies. process. Up to 131 roles are at risk of redundancy at Tottle Bakery, located in Nottingham, The Compleat Food Group told Just Food.

Tottle Bakery manufactures branded and private-label products.

A company spokesperson said the move was the result of a “comprehensive review of cold pie volume” at the site.

The spokesperson added the plans set out job cuts “across several departments at the site". They added: "This is due to changing demand in a competitive trading environment and to ensure we can continue to support the long-term sustainable future of roles at the site.”

The Compleat Food Group is not planning to close the factory.

In September, the food giant snapped up UK speciality food business Harvey & Brockless.

London-based Harvey & Brockless produces and distributes cheeses, charcuterie, olives and deli products to hotels, restaurants, farm shops, delicatessens and food manufacturers.

The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

The Compleat Food Group was formed in 2021 when private-equity owner – Paris-headquartered PAI Partners – merged its UK portfolio companies Winterbotham Darby and Addo Food Group, which it had bought the year before.

The group’s portfolio includes olives, antipasti, pickles, savoury and sweet pastries, pies, sausages, toppings, samosas, quiche and other products.

Its brands include Pork Farms, Wall’s Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Unearthed and Vadasz.

According to the food group’s website, it has 12 sites at ten locations in the UK.