PepsiCo confirms small number of staff cuts at Cork operations

Limited number of roles to be impacted in efficiency drive

PepsiCo's global business services operate from Ireland, including engineering, financial services, procurement, quality, supply chain, marketing, manufacturing and technology.

PepsiCo has confirmed the company is cutting some staff roles from its Cork operations, making a small number of workers redundant.

The impacted workers at the company were informed of the news in recent days. PepsiCo has not said precisely how many workers are being laid off, but it is understood the number does not meet the 30-head threshold, which would require notification to the Department of Enterprise. 

PepsiCo has operated in Cork for the past five decades, growing from a 30-person operation in 1974 to employing more than 1,250 people across its sites in Carrigaline and Little Island.

The company's product portfolio includes Pepsi Cola, Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Mountain Dew and SodaStream.

Along with three beverage and food manufacturing operations, Cork is PepsiCo's headquarters for global manufacturing operations, servicing global customers. It also hosts the company’s research and development campus in the areas of measurement science, beverages, packaging and dairy.

In a statement to the Irish Examiner, the soft drink giant said the cuts are limited and will not impact the company's overall presence in Cork and Ireland. 

"PepsiCo is proposing some limited organisational changes at its Cork business as part of an ongoing business transformation to position the company for efficiency and growth. The company is working closely with employees who were impacted, ensuring they are fully supported and kept informed throughout this process. 

"Ireland remains a strategically important location for PepsiCo, and the company remains committed to maintaining a strong presence here," the company said.