By Sue-Wayow
ALL manufacturing done by Unilver in Trinidad and Tobago will cease from July 31.
In a press release on Monday, the company stated that Unilever sold its Spreads business in 2018 as a key part of its global strategy, which had a ripple effect across all international subsidiaries, including Unilever Caribbean Limited (UCL) located at Champs Fleurs, Trinidad.
As part of the sale of this business, UCL entered into a Supply Agreement with a Third Party, which ends on July, 31, 2022 – after which, all manufacturing and production will cease in Trinidad.
UCL announced the start of the consultation process in line with the expiration of this Supply Agreement with the Third Party.
ULC is part of the fruit and vegetable preserving and speciality food manufacturing industry.
“This finalises the sale and transition of the spreads business to its new owner. UCL has operated strictly in accordance with its legal requirements when deliberating such actions and as a consequence initiated consultation with the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU), the recognized majority union for workers employed by the company,” UCL stated.
The company added, “UCL is committed to honouring all legal and contractual obligations in keeping with good industrial relations principles, practices and its values as a company. The company carefully considered the impact of these business decisions on its people, their wellbeing and their livelihoods – and is committed to supporting them during this challenging time.
“The company will continue to operate in Trinidad and Tobago with a more fit for purpose business model focused on sales, marketing and supply chain and remains committed to delivering superior performance and driving sustainable and responsible growth.”
