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Paulig is planning to restructure its operations into three business areas as part of efforts to strengthen competitiveness, support growth and improve profitability, with up to 55 redundancies expected globally.

Under the proposed structure, the food and beverage group would operate through three divisions: Branded Foods, Customer Brands and a newly established Coffee business area.

Paulig currently has two business areas: Branded, which focuses on branded products, and Customer Brands, which serves private label and industry customers. These are supported by the company's global business functions.

The proposed changes would also see Paulig realign its global functions to more closely support its growth and profitability objectives.

Paulig said the restructure reflects changes in the external market environment and the company's expansion as an international business in recent years.

Rolf Ladau, CEO of Paulig, said: "It is critical for us to remain competitive and deliver on our growth strategy and profitability. The planned changes will strengthen our ability to focus on our core businesses, improve how we operate, and ensure we are well positioned for success."

The plans could affect up to 110 office or managerial positions across several countries, with a maximum of 55 potential redundancies. Paulig will begin consultation processes in relevant markets in accordance with local legislation.

The new organisational structure is expected to take effect by 1 January 2027 at the latest.

The restructure will also result in changes to Paulig's leadership team. Lenita Ingelin, currently SVP of the Branded business area, is set to lead the new Branded Foods division, while current chief marketing officer Mariell Toiger will become SVP of the Coffee business area.

Kati Nurminen, currently director of brand and portfolio, is expected to succeed Toiger as chief marketing officer.

Rolf Ladau will remain president and CEO, while Juha Väre will continue as CFO for finance, strategy and IT. Noel Clarke will remain SVP of Customer Brands, alongside Thomas Panteli as SVP of supply chain and sourcing, Kaisa Lipponen as SVP of sustainability, HSE and communications, Dennis Andersen as SVP of people and culture, and Sarah Tähkälä as SVP of legal.

Paulig employs approximately 2,700 people across 13 European countries.