The closure of the Ardo plant in Groß-Enzersdorf, which threatens 240 jobs and the value creation of about 500 agricultural businesses, is facing massive criticism from politicians and interest groups who accuse the Belgian company of ruthlessness and trying to eliminate potential competition. #Ardo #Arbeitsplatzsicherung #Tiefkühlgemüse (translated)
The Belgian Ardo Group rejects a state aid offer and closes the unprofitable frozen vegetable production in Groß-Enzersdorf, after incurring annual losses of around five million euros since 2023. #Ardo #Tiefkühlgemüse #Wirtschaft (translated)
Chris Veber wrote that the manufacturer Ardo (Iglo) is closing its plant in Austria because it can no longer produce frozen vegetables competitively there due to high energy and personnel costs. He blamed the Austrian government for this. He claimed that half of the salary goes to the state and that the energy transition, as well as the sanctions against Russia, have caused energy prices to rise sharply. Veber harshly criticized the government and warned that companies would be driven out or pushed into ruin. He wrote that then no one would pay taxes anymore, and Austria was also at risk of suffering damage. He called for the government to resign. #Österreich #Energiepreise #Politik (translated)
The closure of the frozen food production of Ardo in Marchfeld brings the challenges of the food industry in Austria to light, while at the same time emphasizing the importance of domestic vegetable supply. #Tiefkühlgemüse #Österreich #Lebensmittelversorgung (translated)
Efko is considering the establishment of a new frozen vegetable production facility in Austria and is seeking cooperation from politics, trade, and industry to secure processing on-site. #Landwirtschaft #Tiefkühlgemüse #Österreich (translated)
The article highlights the challenges of Austrian vegetable cultivation, particularly in the context of an international corporation that plans to sell frozen vegetables but wants to discontinue processing in Marchfeld, raising concerns about imports and the financial burdens on local farmers. #Landwirtschaft #Tiefkühlgemüse #Regionalität (translated)
Meanwhile, Lower Austria's Deputy Governor Stephan Pernkopf (ÖVP) challenges the Belgians. #ArdoWerk #Tiefkühlgemüse #Politik (translated)
"We have been working with Spar for ten years," says Josef Schneider junior, who runs the business with his two siblings, Barbara Kargl and Thomas Schneider. #ArdoWerk #Tiefkühlgemüse #Politik (translated)
The closure of the Ardo plant in Groß-Enzersdorf is certain, while domestic politics clings to a last hope for an agreement with the Belgian owners to avoid a purchase boycott. #ArdoWerk #Tiefkühlgemüse #Politik (translated)
