The largest Nutella factory in the world blocked by striking workers

French workers frustrated by wage negotiations block the biggest Nutella factory in the world.

Tension is mounting at the Villers-Ecalles site in Normandy, where Labor Force union activists have banned trucks from entering or exiting the factory for a week.

The site produces 600,000 jars of chocolate and hazelnut spread each day.

After six days of unsuccessful efforts to put an end to the stalemate, Nutella's owner, Ferrero, began threatening fines for the workers involved in the blockade, according to a press release. 39; company.

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But this did not deter the unions, who say that 160 of the plant's 350 workers are on strike to demand 4.5% wage increases and better working conditions.

The company said it wants to resume the dialogue.

The next bargaining meeting is scheduled for June 13th.