Cimandis Foodservice has announced it will cease trading in Guernsey at the end of August 2025 – just weeks after insisting they were “optimistic” about the branch’s future after closing in Jersey.
The company said the decision came “after an extensive period of review and effort to keep the Guernsey business operational”.
The company cited soaring shipping costs, rising rents, and the “unique logistical challenges of operating in an island market” as factors that made the business unsustainable.
The closure follows an earlier announcement of the company’s Jersey branch shutting down at the end of July 2025, also due to challenging economic conditions.
At the time, Express learned that the company’s premises in Guernsey was up for sale, and the lease on its Pitronnerie Road base was set to expire on 24 December, 2025.
Despite the challenges in Jersey, the company said in July that it was committed to securing its future in Guernsey, with Cimandis’ Managing Director, Nigel Holliday, at the time telling Express they were “doing everything possible to safeguard the Guernsey business” and they were “optimistic about its future”.
Pictured: The building had been put up for sale, with Cimandis’ lease due to expire on the 24 December this year. (Screenshot/rockcommercial.co.uk) 
Pictured: The building had been put up for sale, with Cimandis’ lease due to expire on the 24 December this year. (Screenshot/rockcommercial.co.uk) 
Pictured: The building had been put up for sale, with Cimandis’ lease due to expire on the 24 December this year.(Screenshot/rockcommercial.co.uk)
Cimandis says it will continue to serve its Guernsey and Alderney customers for the coming weeks and will initiate stock clearance sales to help local food operators maintain menu continuity during the summer season, much like we’ve seen in Jersey.
The company says they are working closely with recruitment agencies and other local employers to help affected team members find new roles.
One source told Express that staff were served redundancy notices at lunchtime today (Monday July 28).
The closure will mark the end of Cimandis Foodservice long-running operations in the Channel Islands.
Confirming Cimandis’ closure, Mr Holliday said that the decision was not taken lightly and that his team explored every possible avenue.
“This is a very sad day for everyone involved and is not a decision we have taken lightly,” he commented.
He continued: “We left no stone unturned in trying to keep the Guernsey business going and explored every possible avenue, from restructuring and streamlining to external support and stakeholder consultation.
“Despite our best efforts, the economic conditions left us with no viable alternative.”
Mr Holliday concluded by expressing his gratitude: “Our team in Guernsey has been exceptionally hardworking, committed and passionate about serving our customers.
“It’s heartbreaking to make this announcement, and our absolute priority now is to do everything we can to support our colleagues and help them find new opportunities.
“We are incredibly grateful to our customers, suppliers and the Guernsey community for their loyalty and support over the years.”
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