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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Racial-abuse employment case

    A Dundee manager was found to have racially abused an employee, resulting in a £13,000 fine against the company.

    Source

  2. 2021

    Greencore reports a breach exposing employee data

    Issue disclosure

    Greencore reported an IT security incident in December 2021. The company said forensic experts found evidence that an unauthorized third party accessed some data, including information relating to current and former employees.

    Company response

    • Investigation — Greencore

      We’ve also been working alongside a team of IT forensic experts who continue to investigate the incident.

    • Remediation — Greencore

      offering free access to credit and/or identity monitoring services for twelve months and putting in place a team to answer questions they may have.

    Source excerpt

    • In December 2021 Greencore was subject to such an IT security incident but we were able to follow our incident response planning, taking immediate action to contain the incident and secure our systems.
    • We have therefore been notifying those involved, which does include our current and former employees.
    • They identified evidence suggesting some data was accessed by the unauthorised third party behind the incident.
    Source

  3. 2008

    Concealed costs in mineral-water business

    Greencore took a €9 million charge after allegations that a former financial controller had concealed costs.

    Source

  4. 1990

    Executive payment and subsequent litigation

    Managing director Chris Comerford resigned after a reported payment connected with the acquisition of a subsidiary interest. Litigation between Comerford and the company continued for four years.

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