Dozens of jobs are at risk at Bodmin food firm Tulip.

Tulip yesterday said it had ‘entered into a period of collective consultation with employees and their representatives at its food manufacturing site in Bodmin.’

170 posts are impacted, said Tulip, because of a significant fall in production volumes due to loss of business. 

The collective consultation period will be followed by individual consultations with those directly affected.

The firm said: ‘We will work closely with our people at Bodmin to help to minimise the impact of today’s announcement where possible.

‘Tulip Ltd remains in a strong position and the  Bodmin facility is one of the finest food factories in the UK, with significant future potential to serve both Tulip and Danish Crown’s customers in the UK and across Europe. 

‘However, immediate focus will remain on supporting colleagues directly impacted by this announcement and supporting the future of the Bodmin site.’