date:Jul 06, 2012
bought by Vion Food Group in August 2008 when it acquired the troubled Grampian Country Food Group, which had been in financial difficulties for several years.
VION UK employs nearly 12,000 staff at 40 facilities across the country. The firm produces and processes beef, lamb, pork and chicken, plus sausages, cooked meats and other convenience products.
In mid June it announced 340 job cuts at Vion Food Netherlands and 290 job cuts at Vion Food Germany.
Vion has two core activities: food and