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Barilla industrial investment and labor disputes

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Barilla has announced a strategic industrial reconfiguration in Southern Italy, centered on a €100 million investment to establish an integrated pasta hub in Foggia between 2028 and 2030. This project involves building a next-generation mill to transform wheat into semolina on-site, aiming to reduce logistics costs and enhance sustainability. Puglia's regional president, Antonio Decaro, and local agricultural organizations like Confagricoltura Foggia have expressed support, noting the potential to strengthen the link between local wheat cultivation and industrial processing. The broader restructuring includes redefining the roles of other southern sites through industrial partnerships. Casillo S.p.A. is in advanced negotiations to acquire Barilla’s mills in Altamura and Castelplanio, with plans for these sites to continue production for the Barilla Group through multi-year supply contracts. Additionally, reports suggest Pastificio Liguori may acquire the Marcianise plant. While Barilla has emphasized that maintaining employment continuity is a fundamental prerequisite, these plans have triggered significant labor unrest. In October 2026, Italian labor unions FAI, FLAI, and UILA announced a 16-hour strike across the Barilla Group following a breakdown in negotiations. The unions criticized the company for making unilateral decisions regarding the potential divestment of the Marcianise plant and the Castelplanio and Altamura mills. Workers are demanding that the company reconsider these divestment plans and improve communication to prevent decisions that impact employees from being made without prior consultation. Local strikes have been organized at various sites, including Ascoli Piceno, Melfi, Ferrara, and Castelplanio. Following an initial eight-hour strike on October 21, Barilla participated in a crisis meeting convened by the Campania Region to address concerns regarding the Marcianise plant. During this meeting, the company met with labor officials and regional authorities to discuss the transfer of the site to Pastificio Liguori.

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