Kraft Heinz has announced the closure of a UK plant, putting 60 jobs at risk. The move is part of a broader cost-cutting strategy by the food giant, which includes shutting seven factories and cutting 2,600 jobs in North America.
The UK plant closure is in addition to the 2,500 workers the company said it would let go in August. The latest cuts will account for almost 6% of its workforce and will take place over the next two years.
Kraft Heinz was formed in July through a $46bn merger, creating North America's third biggest food company. The cutbacks are part of a plan to save about $1.5bn in operating costs by the end of 2017.
The company, controlled by Brazilian investment firm 3G Capital, is known for trimming costs. The UK plant closure is expected to affect 60 employees.
