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Develey to phase out Düsseldorf Löwensenf production by December 2025

Develey cited limited development prospects at the rented airport location for the relocation decision.

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Overview

  • A social plan negotiated with the works council and union covers relocation measures and severance for about 48 affected employees.
  • Following its February announcement, Develey outlined a stepwise shutdown of the Düsseldorf site concluding in December 2025.
  • Production of Löwensenf will move to other Develey Group facilities where the original recipe and quality standards will be maintained.
  • The Düsseldorf factory has produced about 6,000 tons of mustard annually since opening in 1965.
  • Develey cited limited development prospects at the rented airport location and will retain a mustard shop in the city’s old town.