EMCC European Monitoring Centre on Change

Perla Polska

Company/Organisation:
Perla Polska

Geographic Location

Country: Poland
Region: Slupski; Pomorskie; Polnocny
Location of affected unit(s): Słupsk

Company

Sector: Manufacturing
Manufacture of food products, beverages and tobacco products
10.85 - Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes
Number Employed: 600

Employment Effects

Announcement Date: 18-03-2021
Type of Restructuring: Business expansion
Foreseen End Date: 01-06-2021
Planned Job Creation: 400

Additional Information

Polish producer of snacks Perla Polska announced that it will create 400 new jobs at its new production facility in Słupsk. The new plant is expected to be launched in June 2021. It is going to include a fully automated warehouse.

Founded in 2004, Perla Polska is specialised in the production of healthy snacks and antipasti, including hummus, prawns and salads. The company cooperates with the most popular retail chains in Poland and Europe (e.g. Lidl, Biedronka, Tesco, Auchan and Carrefour). The company has a factory near Słupsk, employing 600 people. The production is going to be moved from here to the new plant. 

Previous business expansion was announced in June 2020 (100 jobs created).

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