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‘Crunch time’ | Christmas crisp crisis warning as Hula-Hoops workers approve strike over pay

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Hula Hoops and McCoy’s crisps

The UK faces a possible crisp shortage this Christmas, a union has warned, as workers responsible for the production of Hula-Hoops, McCoy’s, and Discos vote to strike.

It comes amid a pay dispute at a KP Snacks factory in Billingham, Teesside, between management and staff represented by the GMB union.

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