Jan 11 (Reuters) - Food group Nestle * Says it will close its Romanian factory in the western city of Timisoara by the end of May 2019, according to online news publication Profit.ro. * Says it is in talks with unionists to find “the appropriate solution” for the 388 employees who will be affected by the shutdown. * Leszek Wacirz, Country Manager Nestle Romania: “Locally, Nestle operates on a market undergoing fast changes, defined by new consumption patterns and a labour shortage in a competitive environment. Our priority is cushioning this change for our employees.” (Reporting by Luiza Ilie)
Nestle is planning to close its factory in Romania by the end of 2018 , according to local news website Profit.ro . The company said its decision was made because “ new business patterns and a labour shortage ” were impacting an already competitive market . The shutting down of the facility in the western city of Bucharest will affect 388 staff . Nestle said it is in discussion with unionists to find an “ appropriate solution ” for the employees to help them through the process .