Over the last few months, Cremo's management has conducted an in-depth review of its cheese-related activities, with the aim of optimizing the use of its sites and strengthening its overall performance. This approach is in line with our strategic commitment to developing our cheese sector, in which we believe strongly, both in terms of the recognized quality of our products and their potential for the future of our company.
The discontinuation of Emmentaler refining, announced in November 2024 and effective from May 1, 2025 at our Guin site, puts an end to a structurally loss-making activity. It will also free up a significant surface area, paving the way for new growth prospects in a buoyant sector.
Against this backdrop, we have taken a number of strategic decisions aimed at strengthening our cheese positioning:
- Consolidate ripening expertise in Guin, by transferring the ripening of semi-hard cheeses (Vacherin fribourgeois AOP and Mazot) from Villars-sur-Glâne. This transfer will be accompanied by the modernization of facilities to achieve greater efficiency. The maturing of Gruyère AOP cheeses purchased from cheese dairies will also be maintained at the Guin site.
- To perpetuate the ripening of Gruyère PDO cheese produced by Cremo in Villars-sur-Glâne, where two cellars will be completely renovated to guarantee optimum quality.
- Make the most of the space freed up at Villars-sur-Glâne by converting it into a storage area, thus putting an end to costly outsourcing and strengthening our Group's logistical autonomy.
It is important to emphasize that this reorganization does not entail any job cuts. All employees concerned will receive individualized support and will benefit from new assignments within the company.
This reorganization, which will start this autumn and be completed by mid-2026, reflects our determination to concentrate our efforts on the most promising activities, guaranteeing sustainable development and a return to equilibrium in the long term. By building on our cheese-making expertise and the quality of our products, together we are shaping the Cremo of tomorrow, stronger, more agile and more committed.