Workers strike at Nutella factory

Production stops at Ferrero plant in Rouen after workers walk out in salary dispute

Published wednesday 30 November 2016 - 16:59 Last updated wednesday 30 November 2016 - 16:59

NUTELLA supplies in France could be hit after production stopped at its factory in Rouen.

Workers at the Ferrero plant, which produces 800,000 pots a day, along with 1.2m chocolate bars are demanding a pay increase.

Managers shut down production at the factory for safety reasons after staff walked out.

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