Hochdorf to consolidate production into single Swiss plant
Hochdorf said the move is aimed at cutting debt and will result in job losses.
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New products – General Mills takes Pillsbury into ready-to-eat cookies; Russia’s Cherkizovo in meat snack launch; Kind’s frozen breakfast Smoothie Bowls
This week's selection of new products includes goat-milk variants of Hochdorf's Bimbosan infant nutrition range and Kraft Heinz unveiling desserts.
Hochdorf completes asset disposals with sale of German cooking oil business
Switzerland's Hochdorf has sold off another asset in Germany, thereby completing disposals that fall outside of its core business of infant formula and dairy ingredients.
Hochdorf consolidates Bimbosan infant-formula production into former ingredients site
Hochdorf is consolidating infant-formula production in Switzerland, with plans to sell what will become a redundant site.
Hochdorf names Danone executive Geza Somogyi new COO
Switzerland-based infant-formula supplier Hochdorf has appointed an executive from Danone as its new COO.
Hochdorf appoints Nanette Haubensak as new finance chief to replace Juergen Brandt
Hochdorf has appointed Nanette Haubensak as the new finance chief of the Swiss infant formula and dairy ingredients business to replace Jürgen Brandt. Haubensak will take up the CFO role…
Hochdorf to “liquidate” ill-fitting subsidiaries
Hochdorf plans to terminate a number of subsidiaries that do not fit with the Swiss firm's newly-launched strategy to focus on infant formula and dairy ingredients, adding to a host…
Hochdorf refocusing continues with factory disposal
Swiss group Hochdorf, reshaping its business to focus on baby food and dairy ingredients, is selling its stake in German manufacturer Uckermärker Milch. Hochdorf acquired 60% of Uckermärker Milch in 2015, planning…
Hochdorf announces board shake-up
Loss-making Swiss dairy and infant-formula group Hochdorf has revealed its board of directors is to be recomposed at the next annual general meeting. The company has had a difficult 18 months after announcing…
Hochdorf sells Pharmalys share holding
Swiss dairy and infant-formula maker Hochdorf has sold its stake in Pharmalys following a business review launched in May. The loss-making company has disposed of its 51% holding in the baby-food…
Hochdorf brings in new CFO Jurgen Brandt as Marcel Gavillet moves to other role
Hochdorf has brought in Jürgen Brandt as finance chief of the under-pressure Swiss dairy and infant-formula producer, with existing CFO Marcel Gavillet set to move into a new function. Brandt…
