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Manufacturing Manufacture Of Food And Beverage Manufacture Of Food Products 10.11 - Processing And Preserving Of Meat
900 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
18 April 2024
Employment effect (start)
18 April 2024
Foreseen end date
18 April 2024
Description
Danish Crown is closing its Ringsted slaughterhouse, resulting in nearly 1,200 job losses, with 300 employees offered positions in Jutland. This decision is due to overcapacity and a shortage of pigs in their supply chain. The closure is part of a broader strategy to consolidate production and focus future investments. The Ringsted slaughterhouse will be closed even though Danish Crown presented a large surplus for the year. Furthermore, the lay offs is a part of Danish Crown is seeking to promote sustainability and raise the values of meat.
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