Members of the GMB Union employed at the KP Snacks site in Billingham are currently being balloted on whether to take industrial action after they voted to reject a pay rise of 77p per hour.
The ballot closes on 12 August, with any industrial action likely to take place in September.
According to GMB, the site is primarily used to manufacture crisps for KP Snacks owned brands such as Hula-Hoops, Pom-Bear and Discos, with the union warning that supplies could run low if the strike goes ahead.
“GMB members at KP Crisps want a decent living wage and are asking for a fair increase of one pound an hour,” said GMB Organiser Fiona Hill.
“We urge KP to avoid denying the nation some of its favourite snacks by getting back to the negotiating table and paying their workers properly.”
In response, a KP spokesperson said: “We are disappointed that we find ourselves in this position, considering an above inflation offer, and remain in ongoing discussions with our colleagues and union representatives.
“We have robust processes in place across our supply chain and should we end up in the unfortunate position of strike action taking place we are confident there will be no disruption to our customers.”
KP Snacks is part of the Intersnack Group, a savoury snack manufacturer that operates in Europe and Oceania.
In the UK, KP Snacks also owns Tyrrell’s, McCoy’s and KP nuts, among other brands.
