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Cadbury to axe jobs

by ArabianBusiness.com staff writer on Friday, 06 July 2007

Cadbury Schweppes, a confectionery and drinks giant, has announced plans close 15% of its confectionery sites and cut its workforce by 15% by 2011.

The cutbacks are part of a strategy to reduce costs and increase profit margins from 10% to about 15% by 2011.

The company plans to implement the strategy following the separation of its drink division, Americas Beverages.

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Cadbury Schweppes is headquartered in London while its main manufacturing plant is in Birmingham, UK.

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