Nov 05, 2025 (MarketLine via COMTEX) --
Some 117 staff at DanoneaEUR(TM)s BlA(C)dina factory, which makes the BlA(C)dine and Phosphatine brands, will be affected.
Danone plans to close its BlA(C)dina infant-cereal production site in its domestic market of France, a decision that will affect 117 staff.
Located in Villefranche-sur-SaA'ne within the RhA'ne department, the factory produces the baby cereals brand BlA(C)dine, along with the Phosphatine line, the dairy giant confirmed in a statement to Just Food.
Employees at the plant were informed yesterday (4 November) ahead of a consultation process with worker representatives.
Danone said the Bledine and Phosphatine products are mainly sold to markets in Europe and Africa.
Phosphatine is an iron-fortified brand targeted at children in Africa to help tackle anaemia.
aEURoeThis project comes as the site has been facing a slow decline in activity for more than a decade in a structurally declining market in Europe and a complex market environment in Africa,aEUR Danone explained in the statement.
aEURoeDespite significant investment over the past ten years to support, transform and modernise the site, its economic future is no longer guaranteed.aEUR
Production carried out at the BlA(C)dina factory is likely to move to DanoneaEUR(TM)s facility in Opole, Poland, the company said, emphasising the group business will continue to produce infant cereal.
Affected employees will be offered alternative positions in France, and where possible within the vicinity of the BlA(C)dina plant in the Auvergne-RhA'ne-Alpes region, Danone said.
aEURoeThe managementaEUR(TM)s top priority is to find suitable and personalised solutions for each employee affected by the project, in line with their aspirations,aEUR according to the statement provided.
Other aEURoesocial supportaEUR will be offered, including training programmes through the aEURoecreation of a career transition campusaEUR, Danone said, adding that discussions over those opportunities would take place with the employee representatives.
aEURoeDanone will continue to invest in its industrial facilities and develop employment in France, particularly in the Auvergne-RhA'ne-Alpes region, which is a strategic priority for the group,aEUR the statement read.
Earlier this year, Danone announced the planned closure of another facility but in Germany, producing dairy products, desserts and high-protein puddings.
The site Ochsenfurt was lined up for closure next year, affecting 230 jobs.
Meanwhile, Danone issued its latest financial figures last month, reporting third quarter like-for-like sales grew 4.8% to ae6.88bn ($8bn). Europe registered LFL sales growth of 2.6% with volume/mix up 2.1%.
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