Germany: Nestle announces site closures

Nestle, the global consumer goods giant, has announced plans to close two plants in Germany as it looks to restructure its operations in the country.

The company’s Neuss plant will shut in mid-2026 due to declining production volumes and overcapacity. The plant employs 145 people and produces Thomy oil, mayonnaise and mustard. Production will be relocated to other German and European sites, with external production solutions sought for oil bottling.

Separately, Nestle also announced plans to cease operations at its Conow production site, which produces Garden Gourmet Vuna, Maggi Liquid Bouillon and Maggi Texicana Salsa, by early 2026. Production will move to other European locations, in a bid to improve competitiveness.

Following closure of the Neuss factory, Nestle’s existing factory in Ludinghausen will take over most tube production for mustard and mayonnaise, with the company also investing €13 million ($14 million) to upgrade the plant and install a new production line. As a result of the investment, approximately 80% of Thomy products will continue to be made in Germany.

Source: Nestle