Clarebout Potatoes mulls Mouscron plant halt; mayor calls it 'catastrophe'

Clarebout Potatoes announced a possible halt to production at its Mouscron 1 site, citing overcapacity, competition, and rising costs in the frozen potato market. The mayor of Mouscron expressed shock, noting no prior warning signs. This signals potential job losses and local economic impact, reflecting broader pressure on the European processed-food sector.