Koppert has informed Dutch trade unions that its financial results have been below target for years, and it is considering a reorganization. The company's Works Council has to decide on the final plans, with no outcome expected before mid-October. Trade unions link the plan to Project New Horizon, aimed at simplifying and future-proofing the organization to improve results. Trade union CNV warns this could mean job losses, though details depend on the Works Council's advice.
The reorganization will focus on the Netherlands, as Koppert seeks to adapt to changing markets, geopolitical pressures, and trade barriers. Despite setbacks, the company expects long-term growth as more firms adopt biological crop protection. The recent acquisition by HAL Investments and Liveholding is unrelated, the company says.
The announcement follows a new Collective Labour Agreement, valid from May 2025 to May 2026, which includes a 4.3% wage increase. Although many FNV members were dissatisfied, they later accepted Koppert's explanation. Attention now turns to a social plan for employees affected by restructuring, which will also be voted on by union members. A union meeting is scheduled for September 3 at Koppert's headquarters.
