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Almost 100 jobs are under threat at a pie factory in Portadown, it has emerged.Almost 100 jobs are under threat at a pie factory in Portadown, it has emerged.
The Kerry Group has a begun a "formal consultation" with employees at its Denny factory over the transfer of production.The Kerry Group has a begun a "formal consultation" with employees at its Denny factory over the transfer of production.
It is to be moved to two factories in England - Poole in Dorset and Burton-on-Trent.It is to be moved to two factories in England - Poole in Dorset and Burton-on-Trent.
However, van sales and marketing operations based in Portadown are not to be affected.However, van sales and marketing operations based in Portadown are not to be affected.
A Kerry Group spokesman said that due to the "current business environment", it needed to consolidate. Frank Hayes, Kerry Group's director for corporate affairs, said: "Regrettably, the business environment has become extremely competitive, particularly over the last 12 months.
"And we now believe that following a review of the business, that the best outcome is actually to consolidate production of our savoury products onto two larger sites in the mainland UK."
It is understood that production at the factory on Portadown's Corcrain Road is to cease at the end of April.It is understood that production at the factory on Portadown's Corcrain Road is to cease at the end of April.
Some staff may be offered redeployment, but there will be up to 94 redundancies, the spokesman added. Some staff may be offered redeployment, but there are expected to be up to 94 redundancies.
The Kerry Group employs a total of 700 people at several sites across Northern Ireland.The Kerry Group employs a total of 700 people at several sites across Northern Ireland.