Cadbury Schweppes PLC plans to cut 10% of its 55,000 global work force over the next four years in a cost-cutting measure.
The world’s third largest soft-drink producer and a leading confectionery maker also plans to close about 20% of its 133 factories worldwide, according to news reports.
It was unclear where the job cuts would be made. The firm operates in about 200 countries.
Cadbury brands include Dr Pepper and Snapple soft drinks and Trident gum.
The company had reported flat first-half earnings in June, citing poor marketing conditions.
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