Nestle to close its Neuss processing plant due to declining volumes
This closure is driven by growing consumer price sensitivity and escalating costs.
GERMAN – Nestle Europe, a regional division of Nestlé (the Swiss multinational corporation), has announced plans to close the German Neuss plant in mid-2026, affecting more than 145 workers.
The company stated that the declining volumes and overcapacity due to increasing price sensitivity among consumers and rising costs are reasons for the closure.
The plant producing Thomy oil, mayonnaise, and mustard has decided to relocate product manufacturing within Germany and other European countries.
Fabrice Johan, Chief Technology Officer at Nestlé Germany: “It was a difficult decision, which we made after intensive examination and consideration of the overall situation. Now it’s time to take responsibility for the on-site employees and create prospects for them.”
Mustard and mayonnaise production will be transferred to the Lüdinghausen site, creating 30 new jobs for the Neuss employees. Nestlé is investing approximately Euro – 13 million (US$14.10 million) in modernising the site and a new production line.
Markus Vormann, the plant manager in Neuss, explained that the facility is situated in a region with a strong infrastructure and highly skilled workers.
He emphasised their commitment to working closely with the Federal Employment Agency and the Chamber of Industry and Commerce to identify suitable employee opportunities.
Nestlé to sell the Conow plant
Recently, the company announced plans to sell its Conow plant at the beginning of 2026 due to declining volumes and overcapacity.
Intensive negotiations are currently underway to sell the plant to another German company, which has expressed interest in taking over the production site and its employees.
The plant employs approximately 80 people who produce culinary products under the Maggi and Garden Gourmet brands.
Fabrice Johan, Chief Technology Officer at Nestlé Germany: “This change is necessary to position our company for the future within Germany and Europe. It was a difficult decision, and we made it after intensive examination and consideration of the overall situation.
“However, it offers the opportunity to preserve the site and the jobs. We are doing everything possible to bring the negotiations to a successful conclusion.”
The production of Garden Gourmet Vuna, Maggi Liquid Bouillon, and Maggi Texicana Salsa will be relocated to other European locations.
Remco Posluschny, the Plant Manager in Conow, highlighted the team’s strong qualifications and motivation, expressing their intent to pursue opportunities for continued production in collaboration with another company.
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