Walkers crisps said it is upgrading production facilities at one of the world’s biggest crisp factories through a £58 million investment. The crisp giant said the upgrade at its main Leicester site would also lead to 100 new jobs and make operations greener.
Part of the investment, it said, will meet growing demand for Wotsits Giants and Monster Munch Giants, which are currently manufactured in Europe. The changes are being made at its main UK factory site in Beaumont Leys on the outskirts of Leicester.
The factory already employs 1,120 people, and some of the money will be spent improving staff facilities, including putting in a new restaurant. The work should be finished next year.
