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Nestlé's Irish baby milk plant falls victim to China's declining birth rate

The trend of a shrinking population is beginning to have drastic consequences

19-Oct-2023

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Nestlé to close its baby milk plant in Ireland by 2026 due to a decline in demand for infant formula in China.

The falling birth rate in China is a major factor in the decision.

Over 540 workers at the Wyeth Nutrition infant formula factory in Askeaton will be affected.

Operations will be moved to Suzhou in China and Konolfingen in Switzerland.

Union representatives urge Nestlé to reconsider the decision.

Irish government pledges support for affected workers.

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Multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation

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Nestlé's Irish baby milk plant falls victim to China's declining birth rate