Nomad Foods Irida factory closure in Daruvar

Nomad Foods, the owner of the Croatian company Ledo, has announced the closure of its Irida fish processing plant in Daruvar, Croatia. The facility is scheduled to cease operations by the end of 2026, a move the company describes as part of a broader productivity and optimization program.

The closure is expected to result in the loss of 150 jobs. While the plant accounts for less than five percent of Nomad Foods’ total fish product production, local officials, including Daruvar Mayor Damir Lneniček, have characterized the shutdown as a significant blow to the local economy.

Nomad Foods stated that product availability in Croatia and the surrounding region will not be affected, as supply will be managed through existing European networks. Chief Supply Chain Officer Eduardo Bašijega indicated that the company intends to maintain dialogue with employees during the transition. However, labor unions reported being surprised by the announcement, noting that the closure had not been signaled during previous discussions regarding a new collective agreement.