was closed last year and had been the subject of talks with a rival confectioner Haribo has said talks over the possible purchase of its closed production plant in Wilkau-Haßlau in Germany’s south-east have ended The privately-owned gummies maker shut the plant last year. The factory had been the subject of interest from another German confectioner, Katjes Group A spokesperson for Haribo told just-food today (3 March): “The management of Haribo has decided to terminate the sales negotiations for its facility in Wilkau-Haßlau Haribo will not sell the site in the centre of Wilkau-Haßlau and can also confirm that no offer to buy the site has been made Haribo will now seek talks with the responsible municipal administration to develop the site in another way.” just-food has approached Katjes for comment the company said the facility “lacks the necessary flexibility for a broad and quickly-adaptable product portfolio” and would need “disproportionately high investments … to consistently align the production processes to future requirements” Katjes has three manufacturing sites in Germany One facility is located at the company’s headquarters in Emmerich where fruit gums and liquorice are produced A third factory in Potsdam-Babelsberg manufactures hard-boiled candy Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Food Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network