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Suntory Beverage & Food, a division of food and beverage giant Suntory, has announced the closure of its La Courneuve production facility as part of a strategic restructuring to improve operational efficiency.
The facility primarily manufactured drinks for well-known brands like Orangina and Schweppes, including carbonated drinks, fruit drinks and other non-alcoholic products aimed at French consumers.
Following the planned closure, production is being slowly relocated to the Donnery facility, as well asMeyzieu and Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne. This decision forms part of a wider initiative, including a €170 million ($197 million) investment by 2030, designed help the company to adapt to market trends and manage higher production costs.
Commenting on the news, Suntory Beverage & Food France CEO Alexis Daems said: “The decision to close La Courneuve reflects the need to resize our industrial network to better serve our customers and ensure sustainable development in a market that has seen declining sales since 2022″.
“Throughout the project, our priority will be to support every employee affected, particularly our teams in La Courneuve”, he added.
The closure is scheduled for the end of 2026 and is expected to affect around 56 jobs.
Source: FoodBev
