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Spreewaldkonserve cuts 200 jobs: Golßen worried about the cucumber!
Spreewaldkonserve is cutting 200 jobs in Golßen due to financial problems. Seasonal operations for cucumbers are to be restructured.
Spreewaldkonserve cuts 200 jobs: Golßen worried about the cucumber!
It's boiling in the Spreewald! The traditional company Spreewaldkonserve in Golßen plans to cut around 200 jobs from the end of October. Managing director Till Alvermann has confirmed that the job cuts will have a significant impact, as 200 permanent employees will be affected. The restructuring is due to the high annual losses in the millions that the company has been posting for a long time and the goal of finally getting back into the black. A currently unsustainable business model is forcing the company to switch operations to seasonal work for cucumbers, while discontinuing year-round operations with other products such as beetroot and red cabbage South Germans reported.
Major impact on the region
The production facility in Golßen will remain open, but the second location in Schöneiche will be closed. Loud rbb24 The production of Spreewald cucumbers will be completely stopped in 2026. In the future, only logistical tasks will be carried out in Golßen. This triggered strong reactions: Mayor Andrea Schulz was surprised and described this decision as a shock for the city, as almost 10 percent of the residents are directly employed in the pickle factory.
Current economic conditions
The difficult market conditions are due, among other things, to increased energy prices and reduced demand. Added to this are the challenges posed by the corona pandemic and the war in Ukraine, which are putting additional strain on business. Alvermann emphasizes that the change is incredibly necessary to secure the future of the company. Spreewaldhof, the company's best-known brand, has to assert itself in an increasingly competitive market where low prices and margins are the order of the day.
The key points at a glance
| aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Affected employees | 200 permanent employees |
| New business model | Seasonal operation for cucumbers, discontinuation of year-round operation |
| Production locations | Golßen remains, Schöneiche will be closed |
| Brand name | Spreewald cucumbers, protected in the EU since 1999 |
| Minimum dare | Increase to 14.60 euros by 2027, currently 12.82 euros |
The Brandenburg administration highlights the need for good seasonal work. Especially now that the industry relies on seasonal workers, the pressure from increasing the minimum wage makes some of the previous solutions questionable. A dialogue between employers and the country is intended to promote fairer conditions and the return of qualified seasonal workers, while negative impacts on production are feared.
The entire situation in the Spreewald is characterized by upheavals and deep cuts in the local economic structure. What happens next remains to be seen. One thing is clear: the Spreewaldkonserve has a tough road ahead and the region must adapt to the upcoming changes.