Kraft Heinz plan to close NZ factories “devastating”, union says

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-17T00:01:05+00:00

Kraft Heinz will close several New Zealand factories, affecting 350 jobs and ending production of key products due to high inflation and financial losses. The local union called the decision "devastating" for long-term employees.

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2026-03-17 00:01:05

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Kraft Heinz plans to close several factories in New Zealand, impacting approximately 350 jobs and ending the production of Wattie’s frozen vegetables, Gregg’s coffee, and various dips. The local union, E tū, described the plan as “devastating” for long-serving employees, while Kraft Heinz cited increasingly difficult operating conditions, high inflation, and significant financial losses in recent years as reasons for the closures. Accounts for HJ Heinz Company (New Zealand) show substantial losses over the past three years.

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