Summary
KP Snacks is considering closing its Tyrrells site in Staffordshire, where vegetable crisps are made. This is due to a drop in demand and losing important export sales. Tyrrells potato crisps will continue to be made as usual.
Key Facts
- KP Snacks might shut down the Tyrrells factory in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.
- The proposed closure is because there's less demand for vegetable crisps and fewer exports.
- KP Snacks bought Tyrrells in 2018.
- Tyrrells potato crisps are still selling well and will not be affected.
- The company is talking with employees about the changes and trying to avoid job losses.
- Tyrrells was started in 2002 by William Chase, a potato farmer in Herefordshire.
