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Hundreds of Jacob's crackers workers facing redundancy, union says

Manufacturer Pladis owns the well-known Jacobs brand

Workers on the production line at the Jacob's Cream Cracker factory in Aintree

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£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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.