The latest part of Cadbury’s global operations to feel the effects of the confectionery giant’s restructuring programme is Ireland, where up to 200 jobs are under threat.
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The UK-based group blamed the “high cost of manufacturing in Ireland” for its decision to revamp its production facilities across the Irish Sea.
Cadbury exports three-quarters of its production in Ireland and said “recent currency movements” had led to falling export demand.
The company insisted it was spending EUR200m (US$278.1m) on its Coolock site but said its plans to was necessary to “safeguard Cadbury operations in Ireland and to protect over 900 jobs for the future”.
“It is clear that in the current environment only cost effective, flexible and competitive manufacturing operations will survive. We need to reduce our costs consistent with the economic realities and, regrettably, this may see a reduction of up to 200 roles across our Coolock and Rathmore manufacturing sites,” Cadbury said.
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By GlobalDataThe company declined to comment further when contacted by just-food today (6 July).
