Frito-Lay to close snack factory in UK

US snack company Frito-Lay is to close the snack factory of UK subsidiary Walkers in Swansea/South Wales, with the loss of 250 jobs. The production is transferring to other company sites, primarily those in Peterlee and Coventry. Closure will be phased in over six months, with all staff offered jobs in other plants. Walkers said it was a "difficult decision," but would mean more efficient distribution."In today s increasingly competitive environment, we have to operate as efficiently as possible to ensure the continued success of our business,” said Walkers president Martin Glenn. The plant produces a wide range of Walkers products, including Wotsits, Monster Munch and Bacon Fries.