KP Snacks

Type
Closure
Country
United Kingdom
Region
North East (England); Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear; Durham
Location of affected unit(s)
Consett
Sector
Manufacturing
(10 - 11) Manufacture of food and beverage
10.3 - Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
10.31 - Processing and preserving of potatoes
103 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
31 October 2014
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2015

Description

KP Snacks is set to close its site in Consett sometime in 2015, according to the GMB union.  103 jobs are thought to be affected by the decision.  This follows the September announcement of a consultation process.  It is being reported by the union that the decision to close has been finalised, although the company has suggested that the consultation has not yet concluded.  

The company has operated the site in Consett for over 25 years where it produces the Phileas Fogg brand of crisps.

Sources

  • 31 October 2014: BBC Website

Citation

Eurofound (2014), KP Snacks, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 77832, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/77832.