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Fonterra to close Hamilton canning facility

Fonterra to close Hamilton canning facility

Fonterra has announced plans to close its canning and packaging facility, Canpac, located in Hamilton, New Zealand, by the end of July 2025.

ADM cuts jobs and shuts down China trading operations amid profit declines – Reuters

ADM cuts jobs and shuts down China trading operations amid profit declines – Reuters

ADM has initiated the closure of its domestic trading operations in China, resulting in significant layoffs within its two largest business segment, Ag Services and Oilseeds.

Danone to close Ochsenfurt dairy plant amid restructuring in Germany

Danone to close Ochsenfurt dairy plant amid restructuring in Germany

Danone will close its Ochsenfurt dairy plant in Germany by late 2026 due to low capacity use, rising costs and shifting consumer habits.

AB InBev closes brewery in New Hampshire, US, invests $1m in Asheville, North Carolina

AB InBev closes brewery in New Hampshire, US, invests $1m in Asheville, North Carolina

AB InBev is restructuring part of its US operations, including a $1m investment into its Wicked Weed Brewing production in North Carolina.

Closure plan at Cheerios factory threatens 300 jobs in Merseyside

Closure plan at Cheerios factory threatens 300 jobs in Merseyside

Cereal Partners UK, maker of Cheerios & Cornflakes, plans to close its Bromborough factory, Merseyside, risking around 300 jobs.

Agrana closes two sugar factories in Austria and Czech Republic

Agrana closes two sugar factories in Austria and Czech Republic

Agrana has announced the closure of two sugar plants in Leopoldsdorf, Austria, and Hrušovany, Czech Republic, with immediate effect.

Meati’s future uncertain as company seeks funding to remain operational

Meati’s future uncertain as company seeks funding to remain operational

Meati Foods is seeking investment following an unexpected financial circumstance that has forced the company to give notice of mass layoffs.

Danish Crown to shut China facility amid profitability struggles

Danish Crown to shut China facility amid profitability struggles

Danish Crown is set to shut down its operations in Pinghu, near Shanghai, Chinam following a strategic review, putting 112 jobs at risk.

Arla proposes €107.7m investment into Lockerbie facility, reveals plans to close Settle site

Arla proposes €107.7m investment into Lockerbie facility, reveals plans to close Settle site

Arla Foods has proposed a €107.7m investment into its Lockerbie site in Scotland, as well as the potential closure of its Settle facility.

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