Overview

• EWU Thüringer Wurst und Spezialitäten will finalize the purchase of Thüfleiwa on November 1, 2025, taking over its brand and 13 retail outlets.
• The Apolda production plant will cease operations on October 31 due to outdated facilities, ending over a century of local sausage manufacturing.
• Fifty-eight production employees will see their contracts expire on October 31 but can apply for roles at EWU’s Serba facility, which was expanded with an €8 million investment.
• Sixty to seventy retail and distribution staff have already transferred to EWU, ensuring continuity for existing Thüfleiwa customers.
• EWU plans to maintain traditional Thüfleiwa recipes and may introduce Keunecke-brand ready meals into the acquired stores.