Vion has informed employees and the works council of its intention to permanently close its deboning site in Hilden. Subject to the consultation process, operations are expected to cease no later than 28 February 2026, possibly earlier.
The planned closure would affect 160 employees. Vion will now enter discussions with the works council on an agreement on the balancing of interests and a social plan and will examine employment alternatives within Vion Food Group where possible. Vion will collaborate with customers and suppliers to ensure continuity, with the vast majority of the customers able to be supplied from other Vion locations and suppliers continuing to deliver to other Vion sites where needed.
The decision is based on ongoing structural changes in the market, which require consolidation.
Vion recognises the impact of this step on employees and will conduct the process responsibly and in close dialogue with employee representatives.