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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Williams

DARK SECRETS: Tyrrells vegetable crisps set to be axed with factory facing closure aaa2b03e aea7 403b 9ce8 1338810f8163 - The Real Truth

KP Snacks did not immediately disclose how many staff work at the factory, but said it would look to minimise redundancies - (Getty Images)

KP Snacks has announced it will axe its vegetable crisps range following plans to close its Tyrrells factory in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.

The decision follows a "sustained" decline in demand for the product and the loss of crucial export volumes.

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