Kraft to cut about 400 jobs in North America

NORTHFIELD – Kraft Foods announced plans today to cut about 400 jobs in North America, primarily at management centers.

Precisely how the cuts might affect Kraft's plant in Champaign was not immediately known, as Kraft spokeswoman Cathy Pernu said the company is not providing specific numbers by site.

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