Overview

• Nestlé has reaffirmed its decision to close its Neuss facility and sell the Conow plant by mid-2026, citing cost pressures and weaker demand.
• A coordinated protest involving 200 employees from eight sites, supported by unions, took place at Nestlé's Frankfurt headquarters on May 14, 2025.
• The company is negotiating a comprehensive social plan, including internal transfers, training programs, early retirement options, and 30 new positions in Lüdinghausen.
• Nestlé plans to invest €80 million in its German operations in 2025, maintaining a production footprint despite ongoing workforce reductions.
• Over the past decade, Nestlé has halved its German workforce to 6,500 employees and closed or divested nine facilities, driven by significantly lower labor costs in Eastern Europe.