Orkla to cease its operations in Russia
Orkla has decided to cease its operations related to Hamé Foods ZAO in Russia.The company has 367 employees in Russia and had a turnover of NOK 184 million in 2021. Its production consists of long shelf life food products for the Russian market. “After a thorough decision-making process, we have concluded that it is no longer desirable to continue to operate in Russia, and we are therefore ceasing our activities. We will strive to take care of the employees in the best possible way in a difficult time,” says Johan Wilhelmsson, CEO of Orkla Foods International. Orkla has