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Fruchtwerk Milke Shuts Down as Court Opens Insolvency Proceedings

The Bad Sassendorf juice maker blames a months‑long supply failure by its key partner for the collapse.

Overview

  • The Amtsgericht Arnsberg opened proceedings on September 18 under case 52 IN 274/25 and appointed a provisional insolvency administrator from White & Case in Dortmund.
  • The company states on its website that operations are closed and that transactions now require the administrator’s approval.
  • Owner Florian Milke says the long‑time main supplier stopped delivering raw materials for months, and sourcing from other regions was uneconomical due to transport costs.
  • Sixteen employees are affected and will receive insolvency pay for three months, and management expresses cautious hope for a possible restart though the outlook is uncertain.
  • Local reports name the provisional administrator as Jens Brömmelmeier, while another outlet cites Reinhard Brömmelmeier, reflecting early inconsistencies in public reporting.