Wall Street Journal: Kraft Foods will cut 1,600 positions

Decision has less impact on Oscar Mayer in Madison

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Kraft Foods Inc. will cut 1,600 positions in North America as it prepares to split its business in two. The Northfield, Ill.-based food company said Tuesday that it plans to eliminate the positions throughout the U.S. and Canada during the coming year. The cuts will be made among its sales, corporate and other business units. About 20% of the job eliminations are currently open positions.

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