Overview
- KP Snacks confirmed a formal consultation on discontinuing Tyrrells vegetable crisps following weaker demand and lost export sales.
- The proposal includes shutting the Uttoxeter site at Dovefields Industrial Estate where the vegetable crisps are produced.
- No final decision has been made, and the company says it will seek ways to reduce or avoid redundancies if the plan goes ahead.
- Tyrrells potato crisps are not affected, with KP Snacks saying those ranges continue to perform strongly.
- The company did not disclose headcount at the site but says affected employees are receiving support during the consultation.