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Nestlé sells factory in Conow: 70 jobs saved! What's next?
Nestlé sells its Conow plant to the Sprehe Group; 70 jobs will be retained, transition on January 1, 2026.
Nestlé sells factory in Conow: 70 jobs saved! What's next?
A major upheaval is imminent in Conow, where Nestlé is selling its plant to the Sprehe Group. How Northern Courier reported, the transfer of ownership will take place on January 1, 2026. Around 70 of the 80 employees will move under the new management of Sprehe.
After the purchase agreement was signed, the employees were informed about the changes at a staff meeting. Nestlé announced in March 2025 that it would relocate the production of its culinary products from Conow to other locations, which also resulted in the sale of the plant. Nestlé managers are satisfied with this solution to secure jobs.
The Sprehe Group takes over
The Sprehe Group, which already employs 3,500 people at twelve locations in Germany, plans to further develop the factory in Conow. This step is intended not only to expand the product range, but also to carry out additional production steps on our own. Their goal is to strengthen the local economy and advance the location.
As part of the transition period, the Conow factory will continue to produce Nestlé products while preparations for a smooth transition of operations are expected to be completed in the coming weeks. This phase is crucial to enable employees to move seamlessly and ensure continuity of production.
Nestlé in Germany
Nestlé itself operates in Germany with a total of 17 locations, including more than ten production facilities, and employs over 6,000 people. The company has changed repeatedly in recent years and in March 2025 also announced the closure of its factory in Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia. How Food practice notes, the sale was negotiated as part of this restructuring.
Nestlé is one of the largest food companies in the world and occupies 235th place in the current ranking of Germany's most important companies The German economy reported. This underlines the importance of the company and its commitment to the German economy.
The Conow location is going through an exciting transition, and the Sprehe Group seems to have a good hand at continuing the tradition and setting new accents. What happens next remains to be seen - but one thing is certain: the changes will affect both the employees and the region.