Nestlé has launched a formal consultation process with staff at its York manufacturing facility as part of wider cost-efficiency measures across UK operations.
The company is reviewing production needs in response to declining sales volumes, which it attributes to the continued rise in global cocoa prices. As part of the operational adjustments, Nestlé expects to scale back KitKat production in the short term.
Up to 66 jobs are understood to be at risk across the York site and its sister factory in Girvan, Scotland. While no final decisions have been made, the consultation period will determine the extent of redundancies required to align output with current market demand.
Nestlé has stated its intention to engage with employees throughout the process and to ensure all proposed changes support the long-term efficiency and competitiveness of its UK manufacturing operations.
