The smell of coffee wafting from the Gregg’s factory in Forth St, Dunedin, could soon be a thing of the past. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERYDozens of workers will lose their jobs with the closure of Dunedin's Gregg's coffee factory announced this afternoon. The company has declined to say how many roles will go with the Gregg's closure but the factory is believed to have a staff of around 50. It has been part of the city since 1862, when Irish-born William Gregg established the coffee and spice manufacturing business. "I think we’re all feeling incredibly sad because Gregg’s has been an iconic brand in Dunedin.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 27, 2026 02:37 UTC