Uruguay's Dairy Crisis Threatens 300 Jobs
Sourse: dairynews.today
The Uruguayan dairy industry faces significant challenges leading to job losses and structural changes.
The Uruguayan dairy industry is experiencing a critical period, affecting nearly 300 jobs amid closures and layoffs. Leading companies like Conaprole and Claldy are undergoing restructuring, with Conaprole closing its Rivera plant and Claldy releasing 50 workers. Additionally, Calcar's plant has been sold, and the Cooperativa de Melo is in acquisition talks. The sector has been hit by climate volatility, including a severe drought in 2023 and excessive rain in 2024, alongside economic pressures from imports and global price fluctuations. The government and companies are responding with strategic adjustments, as potential acquisitions and recovering global prices offer some hope for stabilization.
