KP Snacks Proposes Tyrrells Vegetable Crisps Factory Closure

KP Snacks, a leading British snack producer, has proposed closing its Tyrrells vegetable crisps factory in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, as part of plans to discontinue the product's range amid declining sales. The announcement, made this week, affects only the vegetable crisps line, with the company's potato crisp varieties remaining unaffected and continuing to see strong performance.

The decision stems from a sustained drop in demand for the vegetable crisps, compounded by the loss of significant export volumes. The Uttoxeter site, located at the Dovefields Industrial Estate, is dedicated solely to manufacturing these crisps, made from root vegetables like beets and parsnips. KP Snacks, owned by the German firm Intersnack, entered a formal consultation process with employees following the proposal. While the exact number of workers at the facility has not been disclosed, the company emphasized efforts to support staff during this period and explore options to reduce or avoid redundancies if the closure proceeds.

In a statement, a KP Snacks spokesperson said, "We are proposing to close the Uttoxeter site where these products are manufactured. While no final decisions have been...