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 preparing to close its factory in Romania by the end of May, according to local news website Profit.ro. The company said its decision was made because “new consumption patterns and a labour shortage” were impacting an already competitive market. The shutting down of the facility in the western city of Timisoara will affect 388 staff. In 2013, Nestlé announced plans for a €1 billion expansion into Romania, which would create up to 10,000 jobs.