date:Feb 27, 2014
Two European plants have been slated for closure, under the H.J. Heinz Co.s ongoing review of its global operations.
Employees there were notified this morning that the Pittsburgh food company plans to close a plant in Turnhout, Belgium, and one in Seesen, Germany. The Belgian operation affects 157 workers, while the German one affects 190.
A company spokesman said this morning that the move is meant to make the Heinz operation more efficient, describing the changes as part of a comprehensive