The restructuring coincides with the introduction of the strategic plan for the coming three years. With this plan, CRV prepares itself for a decrease in dairy and beef cattle farming in the cooperative home market, as well as a focus on international growth and the expansion of their position as a provider of data solutions in the global value chain.
CRV anticipates on future home market developments with robust restructuring
Today CRV informed all employees of a restructuring of the organization. With this restructuring, CRV anticipates on future market developments such as a projected decrease of livestock in the Netherlands and Flanders.
Reduction of jobs mostly through natural attrition
The restructuring in the Netherlands and Flanders will consist of a reduction of circa 150 fulltime functions within the Netherlands, Flanders and at Head Office in Arnhem, over a period of three years. CRV expects to realize this reduction largely through natural attrition (retirement, other jobs). A Social Plan is available for redundant employees. The Workers Council has given positive advice on the restructuring plan and the labour unions have been informed.
No effects on the quality of farmer services
The quality of service to our farmers is of the highest concern to CRV and therefore CRV will undertake to ensure this quality will not be impacted by the announced restructuring.
Strong cooperative enterprise
‘We recognize our 150 years anniversary this year and I am proud to be a part of a company with such a proven history’, states Angus Haslett, CEO of CRV. ‘In the past 150 years, cattle farming has changed tremendously. CRV has always adapted itself to change by changing the organization accordingly. With this restructuring, we again anticipate future market developments in a timely manner. By doing so, we can continue to invest in innovations and at the same time deliver added value to our members and strengthen the position of CRV as a cooperative enterprise.’