The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing Manufacture of food and beverage Manufacture of food products 10.8 - Manufacture of other food products
142 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
15 May 2025
Employment effect (start)
15 May 2025
Foreseen end date
31 December 2025
Description
Van Geloven, a Dutch manufacturer of prepared snack foods such as Mora and Van Dobben, has announced the closure of three of its six production facilities, including the sites in Wijk bij Duurstede and Cuijk in the Netherlands, and Mol in Belgium. The closures will affect at least 142 employees in the Netherlands, although the company has not yet specified the exact nature of the job impacts. The restructuring aims to consolidate snack production at three remaining locations within the country, responding to rising inflation and a highly competitive market. Van Geloven, with annual revenues of approximately €300 million and around 1,100 employees, states that the measure is intended to ensure future growth and market strength. Consultations with works councils and trade unions are ongoing.
Eurofound (2025), Van Geloven, Closure in Netherlands, factsheet number 202768, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202768.
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