Nestle Plans to Reopen Ukrainian Factories to Help Boost Food Supplies

Swiss food giant Nestle is planning to restarting some operations in Ukraine in order to support the delivery of essential food and beverage supplies.

The company shut down its factories and warehouses in Ukraine on February 24 after Russia ordered its troops into the country, according to Reuters, which first reported the group’s plan to reopen.

“We are trying to reopen parts of the supply chain and distribute to retailers where it is safe to do so. The latest information is this was partially possible,” a Nestle spokesperson told the news agency.

The firm operates three factories and has about 5,500 employees in the country, according to the company’s website. Those facilities manufacture items including confectionery and coffee, food sauces, and cooking products.

The group told Reuters that, while the bulk of its products are produced locally, some raw materials like coffee and cocoa have to be imported.