Vion Nieuws
VION to sell off Belgian retail operations
VION Retail has signed a declaration of intent for the sale of its Belgian retail operations to the management of VION Retail België. VION Retail arrived at its decision after the closure of the butcher’s shops within a large Belgian retail formula. As a result, the size of retailing operations in Belgium is now limited to 35 outlets in supermarkets and butcher’s shops. The planned sale will take place on 1 January 2007. Jean-Marc Verwee (general manager), Alain Soyez (finance and administration manager) and Rik Jaeken (external administrator) have jointly purchased 100% of shares.
VION
Vion N.V. is an internationally operating food concern with production and sales facilities on all continents. With three internationally operating divisions, Fresh Meat, Convenience and Ingredients, the concern is active in the field of high quality foodstuffs and health products for humans and animals. VION has an annual turnover of EUR 7.3 billion and provides employment worldwide to 15,500 employees. The head office of VION is in Best, the Netherlands.
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For more information, please contact: Marc van der Lee, Director of Communications VION N.V. Telephone: +31 411 658 625. E-mail: marc.van.der.lee@vionfood.com
