Hundreds of Jacob's crackers workers in Liverpool are facing redundancy, a union has said.
Up to 361 employees at the company's site could lose their jobs at the the factory which currently has a headcount of 763.
Manufacturer Pladis owns the well-known Jacob's brand. It is the global snacks arm of Turkey’s Yildiz Holding.
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GMB Regional Organiser Lisa Ryan said: "This decision will leave many workers feeling frustrated and worried. In the run up to Christmas last year, GMB members at the site were on the picket line fighting for better pay. The workers won the pay they deserved.
"And for this Christmas their reward is redundancies. Jacobs have sunk to new lows. We will fight tooth and nail for the best outcome for Jacob's workers."
A Pladis statement said: "Jacob's is one of the most iconic brands in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ and has been around for over 100 years. To ensure it can remain for another 100 years, it is essential we address the current constraints we have at Aintree.
"We have therefore proposed some changes at the site which include a significant investment in the infrastructure but reducing the overall site footprint. This proposal will now be subject to consultation with our employees as it could result in a reduction in roles at Aintree from December 2024. We will do everything we can to support our colleagues through this uncertain time."
