End of an era as Trafford Park makes last-ever box of Kelloggs' cereal after 88 years

Some 360 jobs have gone as production moves to Wrexham20:21, 03 Sep 2026Production at Kellogg's landmark factory in Trafford Park has finally come to an end after 88 years, leading to the loss of 360 jobs.‌Parent company Kellanova announced in 2024 that it would shut down the factory by the end of 2026. Bosses said they took the decision because ‘there isn’t a long-term future for the site’.‌The Manchester Evening News has been told production finally stopped a few days ago, with breakfast cereal production now moved to Kelloggs' site in Wrexham.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter“It’s laid out in a way that made sense in the 1930s,” UK managing director Chris Silcock said when the closure was first announced. “We only use half the space in