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.
Manufacturing Manufacture Of Food And Beverage Manufacture Of Food Products 10.81 - Manufacture of sugar
200 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
2 February 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
BSO Polska announced plans to close two out of its four sugar plants in Poland. This decision has been taken following radical changes to the EU Sugar Regime which are set to decrease prices for beet paid to growers by 40% and the support price for sugar by 36%. The management of BSO Polska have stated that its main priority at this time must be to understand the individual needs of the people most affected by the changes. The company is currently in discussion with union representatives and although it is envisaged that a number of employees will be offered the opportunity of redeployment within the remaining group operations, a proposed package of support is also being designed to include information and assistance for staff in finding alternative employment outside of the group. In addition, the company is looking to establish a training grant for staff wishing to learn new skills and re-train.
Eurofound (2006), British Sugar Overseas Polska, Closure in Poland, factsheet number 62935, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/62935.
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