The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Agriculture Agriculture, Forestry And Fishing Crop And Animal Production, Hunting And Related Service Activities 01 - Crop And Animal Production, Hunting And Related Service Activities
New offshoring locations
France
160 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
20 August 2024
Employment effect (start)
20 August 2024
Foreseen end date
27 February 2026
Description
Arla is closing 160 positions at its Arinco factory in Videbæk, Denmark, which produces infant formula and milk powder. The production will be moved to the French cooperative dairy company Sodiaal in 18 months. Arla aims to retain as many skilled employees as possible. The Videbæk factory will shift its focus to Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI). Vice Executive Director Luis Cubel acknowledges the difficulty of the situation and states that layoffs are inevitable. Currently, the Arinco factory employs 320 people in Videbæk
Eurofound (2024), Arla, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Denmark, factsheet number 201511, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/201511.
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