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Livingston, 19th January 2009

VION Cambuslang Business Review

Following a recent review of its supply base, Marks & Spencer has decided to re-allocate some parts of its ready meals and deli business. As a result, whilst remaining a supplier to Marks & Spencer, the VION Cambuslang operation will, during the course of 2009 and 2010, lose some significant volumes of its Marks & Spencer business.

The Cambuslang site has been working with Marks & Spencer on the stated business review, and it has been agreed that the withdrawal of certain products will be phased over the course of a year. Marks & Spencer have committed to just under 50% of the site’s Marks & Spencer business remaining with the site ongoing.

Against the aforementioned business losses and a backdrop of a very competitive market, VION has started a review of its Cambuslang operation, the results of which would include the reduction of our workforce and the reorganisation and change within our operations and working patterns. VION has informed its employees of the business losses at the Cambuslang site. VION has informed its employees and their representatives of our commitment to consult with them.

Martin Phillips, Managing Director at Cambuslang said:

“We are all disappointed by the loss of business and the impact this has, but feel that all parties working together will ensure that the site remains an ongoing manufacturing facility. It is our intention to support and keep everyone fully briefed as we progress through this difficult time.”

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VION N.V.
VION N.V. is an internationally operating food company that produces high-quality foodstuffs and ingredients for humans and animals. The group consists of four divisions: Ingredients, Fresh Meat, Convenience and VION UK. VION has an annual turnover of more than €9.5 billion and employs 35,000 people worldwide. VION is a non-listed company and has a single agricultural shareholder: the Zuidelijke Land- en tuinbouworganisatie ZLTO (Dutch Southern Agricultural and Horticultural Farmers Union) which has 18,000 members. VION's head office is located in Son en Breugel, the Netherlands.
VION Food Group Ltd produces and processes high quality beef, lamb, pork, bacon and chicken as well as a wide range of convenience products such as sausages, cooked meats and added value cooked chicken. The UK operation has extensive facilities across the UK from farms and hatcheries to primary production, processing and packing, and supplies products according to customer and market demands. The business is primarily focused on the UK retail market but also includes important foodservice and wholesale clients within its portfolio.

Note for the editors
For further information please contact:
Robert Smith, Group Communications Controller, VION Food Group Ltd
+44 (0)1506 400400
+44 (0)7785 502976
rob.smith@vionfood.co.uk

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VION Cambuslang Business Review


	PRESS RELEASE Livingston, 19th January 2009 VION Cambuslang Business Review Following a recent review of its supply base, Marks & Spencer has decided to re-allocate some parts of its ready meals and deli business. As a result, whilst remaining a supplier to Marks & Spencer, the VION Cambuslang operation will, during the course of 2009 and 2010, lose some significant volumes of its Marks & Spencer business. The Cambuslang site has been working with Marks & Spencer on the stated business review, and it has been agreed that the withdrawal of certain products will be phased over the course of a year. Marks & Spencer have committed to just under 50% of the site’s Marks & Spencer business remaining with the site ongoing. Against the aforementioned business losses and a backdrop of a very competitive market, VION has started a review of its Cambuslang operation, the results of which would include the reduction of our workforce and the reorganisation and change within our operations and working patterns. VION has informed its employees of the business losses at the Cambuslang site. VION has informed its employees and their representatives of our commitment to consult with them. Martin Phillips, Managing Director at Cambuslang said: “We are all disappointed by the loss of business and the impact this has, but feel that all parties working together will ensure that the site remains an ongoing manufacturing facility. It is our intention to support and keep everyone fully briefed as we progress through this difficult time.” ____________________________________________________________________________ VION N.V. VION N.V. is an internationally operating food company that produces high-quality foodstuffs and ingredients for humans and animals. The group consists of four divisions: Ingredients, Fresh Meat, Convenience and VION UK. VION has an annual turnover of more than €9.5 billion and employs 35,000 people worldwide. VION is a non-listed company and has a single agricultural shareholder: the Zuidelijke Land- en tuinbouworganisatie ZLTO (Dutch Southern Agricultural and Horticultural Farmers Union) which has 18,000 members. VION's head office is located in Son en Breugel, the Netherlands. VION Food Group Ltd produces and processes high quality beef, lamb, pork, bacon and chicken as well as a wide range of convenience products such as sausages, cooked meats and added value cooked chicken. The UK operation has extensive facilities across the UK from farms and hatcheries to primary production, processing and packing, and supplies products according to customer and market demands. The business is primarily focused on the UK retail market but also includes important foodservice and wholesale clients within its portfolio. Note for the editors For further information please contact: Robert Smith, Group Communications Controller, VION Food Group Ltd +44 (0)1506 400400 +44 (0)7785 502976 rob.smith@vionfood.co.uk