Concerns over job losses at Northern Foods

Trade Unions have raised concerns this week about the takeover between Northern Foods and 2 Sisters Food Group.

The takeover, which is due to come to a close reasonably soon, has concerned Unions with potential job losses as the new owner, Ranjit Boparan, plans to increase efficiencies across the factories.

As Boparan plans to increase his share in Northern Foods to 90%, Unions are becoming increasingly concerned about Boparan's promises to shareholders - which could mean job losses to improve efficiencies and therefore profits.

Trade Unions are seeking a meeting with Boparan to discuss the future of the Northern Foods employees following his letter outlining cost saving initiatives that are more than likely going to effect the Northern staff and reduce the number of food jobs. These job losses are likely to tie in with office closures, and although relocation to other sites may be an option for some of the potential redundancies, this is not an ideal solution that suits all parties involved.

Boparan has however stated that he does not intend to make any immediate changes to the employment levels within Northern nor to the locations of its factories and offices.