On the other hand, FrieslandCampina Romania representatives reject the information, saying that a decision on relocating production has not been taken.
Rumor has it that Napolact plans to shut down production at its plant in Baciu following the closure of its plant in Taga, Cluj County president Horia Uioreanu told financial daily Ziarul Financiar, adding that no official announcement has been made.
According to Uioreanu, farmers in Cluj said they no longer sell milk to Napolact.
Napolact currently operates only one plant in Cluj county. One month ago, Friesland decided to shut down its cheese plant in Taga (Cluj) and 12 people lost their jobs. According to the company, the decision was triggered by a decrease in sales and production.
Four year ago, Napolact closed its plant in Huedin, Cluj county, and 100 people were made redundant. The production was moved to Napolact’s plant in Baciu.
FrieslandCampina Romania registered sales of 382.7 million lei (EUR90.4 million) in 2011 and net profit of RON6.8 million (EUR1.6 million), according to Finance Ministry data.
Napolact posted sales of about RON222.4 million (EUR52.5 million) in 2011 and net profit of RON9.2 million.