Nestlé closes its three factories in Ukraine
The Swiss food company Nestlé has also been operating three factories in Ukraine for 25 years. The supply chains have been interrupted since the outbreak of war. The first priority now is to protect the staff, Nestlé said.
In Ukraine, Nestlé operates three factories producing confectionery, beverages and ready meals. As the food company told Reuters communicatedHe said that he would resume production as soon as conditions were safe again.
Nestlé has been operating in the country for over 25 years and employs over 5000 people there. However, the situation has deteriorated drastically in recent days. According to a spokeswoman, the company has now temporarily closed all factories and warehouses.
The company is also no longer in a position to secure its supply chains. Nestlé recommends that employees stay at home. The protection of employees has top priority, the spokeswoman said.
The outbreak of war in Ukraine had an impact on the industry and the food sector. From social media, retailers such as Edeka show solidarity with common messages. Also the German food producer Rügenwalder Mühle published a photo with a peace dove on Instagram.
However, Nestlé remains committed to providing its products to the local population. In the meantime, the company has drawn up contingency plans to ensure that deliveries of its products can be resumed, depending on the security situation.
Source: Reuters/lebensmittelpraxis.de
