Vion agrees to sell Buchloe slaughterhouse to ABP Food Group in Germany exit move
The Buchloe site processes about 90,000 cattle a year and employs roughly 270 workers.
GERMANY – Vion Food Group has reached an agreement to transfer its Buchloe, Germany, slaughterhouse to Vion Food Group as part of its broader plan to exit the German market.
The transaction involves ABP Food Group acquiring the Bavarian facility, which is expanding its European beef processing footprint.
The Buchloe plant processes approximately 90,000 cattle each year and employs around 270 workers, according to company information released alongside the announcement.
Financial details of the agreement were not made public, with both sides confirming that the terms remain undisclosed.
Site continuity and supply chain assurances
Vion stated that the arrangement is expected to support continued operations at the Buchloe site while maintaining established supply relationships with farmers and customers.
The company added that the incoming ownership is expected to maintain operational stability at the facility as the transition progresses.
ABP’s engagement in the process was described by Vion as consistent throughout discussions, which the Dutch group said contributed to confidence in the transfer outcome.
Vion chief executive Tjarda Klimp said the site is located in a strong livestock-producing region of Bavaria and has played a long-standing role in local meat supply networks.
Klimp also noted that ABP is positioned to build on the existing operations and further develop the facility’s output within the regional supply chain.
Wider withdrawal from Germany
The Buchloe sale follows earlier divestments of Vion’s Crailsheim and Waldkraiburg facilities, which were completed in April as part of the same restructuring programme.
Vion began shutting down or selling German meat assets in 2023 before later confirming plans for a full exit from the country’s market.
The Buchloe transaction is structured as an asset sale, and operations are expected to continue normally until all required procedures are completed.
During the interim period, Vion said it will maintain existing supply chains, keep contracts with suppliers and customers active, and meet all current obligations.
Completion of the deal still depends on regulatory approval, including clearance from competition authorities and other standard closing conditions.
Meanwhile, ABP has been managing restructuring pressures elsewhere, including proposals affecting around 230 roles at its cutting and deboning facility in Waterford.
The company also previously announced the closure of its Co. Tyrone site in Dungannon, which affected 338 jobs, citing shifting market conditions and consolidation needs.
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