Inside food & drink manufacturing
Fears are growing over the future of Longbenton Foods' Amble factory, after the local council confirmed it has been locked since December 6, while the firm is now embroiled in a court case with the site's former administrator.
Bakkavör says staff have the right to demonstrate against proposed redundancies and contractual changes at its Bourne salad site, but is "disappointed" by trade union Unite’s understanding of the situation.
Angry workers are planning a further 24-hour strike at Heinz Kitt Green from next Tuesday, while a further stoppage is planned over Christmas.