Turkey shortage possible in UK as workers strike at frozen food storage facility

birminghammail.co.uk

A potential Christmas turkey shortage looms in the UK due to a two-week strike by GMB Union members at frozen food storage company Magnavale Easton. The strike, which began on Sunday, December 7, 2025, impacts a major storage facility for frozen turkeys, including those for the Bernard Matthews brand, raising concerns about festive bird availability. Workers are striking over a 0% pay offer, with the union seeking a wage increase to help cover living costs.


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