Poulain chocolate is almost over ? The historic factory established in Loir-et-Cher since 1848 is under threat

The historic factory specialized in chocolate. MAXPPP – HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

The Poulain factory is threatened with disappearing more than 170 years after its creation. For the town of Villebarou, in Loir-et-Cher, where Poulain has been established since 1848, it's a shock. There remains one hope: the extraordinary social and economic committee scheduled for this Thursday, June 13, 2024 has been postponed.

The Poulain factory has been established in Loir-et-Cher since 1848, near Blois, and must close its doors for mainly economic reasons.

109 jobs threatened

She was part of the lives of the inhabitants of Villebarou for more than a century. Despite the efforts made, the historic factory must close soon. The drop in chocolate consumption linked to the increase in the cost of raw materials is advanced indicates La dispatche du Midi. The chocolate brand is owned by the Carambar & Co.

A brand associated with childhood for generations. SCREENSHOT CHOCOLATPOULAIN.FR

"Everyone is still a little stunned by the announcement that was made. I'm not going to hide from you that we have trouble sleeping, said one of the employees on TF1 . With his colleagues, the factory has 109 employees, he does not have the future in his hands. In a press release, the managers assured that they "will support each of the 109 employees concerned towards a new job".

The postponed CSE must be held within eight days

The decision concerning the end of this factory was to officially fall this Thursday, June 13. France 3 reported the postponement of the Social and Economic Committee. The meeting has not even started, the management would not have provided the necessary documents in time for the CSE to be held in accordance with the rules. The unions invoked a "procedural defect".

Approximately 200 people were present on site from 8:30 a.m. to provide support. Management must now reconvene the employees within eight days. An endless story for all the employees who impatiently wait to know their fate.