The confectionery manufacturer filed for bankruptcy on Monday. This situation resulted from travel restrictions in the wake of the pandemic and the consequent shortage of tourists.

Salzburg Schokolade in Grödig, which also produces Mozart balls, has reached the brink of bankruptcy. the press, based on unofficial information.

It is noteworthy that the company reported bankruptcy on Monday.

The article cites CEO Christian Shugerl, who mentioned in a message a few hours ago about the problems that have persisted since 2020, the first year of the coronavirus pandemic. Schügerl takes into account that due to the few missing tourists due to the epidemic, and the few crowded and canceled events such as weddings, the demand for the company’s sweets has decreased, which has led to a significant decrease in sales.

Shugirl also noted that the previous year’s situation could only be partially offset by the country’s economic rescue package and expects to incur significant losses again this year. “The current shortage and surge in raw materials, energy, wages, logistics costs and packaging costs are causing serious problems,” the managing director wrote in a letter.

Due to the situation affecting the company’s plant in Salzburg, 140 people may lose their jobs.

a the press He also wrote that the November salaries and stipends, as well as the Christmas bonus, could no longer be transferred to the workers.

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Salzburg Schokolade was founded in 1897, then under the name “Rajsigl-Süßwarenfabrik” in Salzburg.




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