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Vion as an organisation?At Vion Food Group's production sites, high-quality meat products are processed and produced for the national and international markets. The production process includes every step of processing and quality control, whereby strict hygiene standards are observed to ensure food safety guarantee. Vion works according to sustainable production methods and continuously strives for optimisation in efficiency and quality. 
The production sites are responsible for processing fresh meat into finished products that meet the specific requirements of customers such as supermarkets, restaurants and the food industry. Thanks to the use of modern technologies and well-trained employees, Vion can supply a wide assortment, ranging from raw meat to processed and packaged products, with a clear focus on taste, freshness and traceability.

What are the activities in production at Vion?At Vion Food Group, operations in production include various steps in the meat processing process. Some key parts of the production process are described here. 

1. Slaughter and initial processing

This is the first step in the production process, in which animals (pig and beef) are slaughtered and their carcasses processed. This includes the removal of skin and internal organs and cleaning the meat.

2. Boning and cutting

After slaughter, the carcasses are further processed, by dividing and boning them. This means the meat is cut into pieces of different size, depending on the final product Vion supplies to customers.

3. Portioning and packaging

In this step, the meat products are cut to size and weighed to ensure they exactly meet the customer's specifications. This may mean packing the meat in smaller portions for supermarkets or in bulk for larger customers.

4. Cooling and quality control

To guarantee the freshness and safety of the meat, it is refrigerated. Throughout the production process, the meat is checked for quality and hygiene to ensure it meets strict food safety requirements.

5. Processing into finished products

Vion not only produces meat as a product but also offers further processed products. These can be marinated pieces of meat, but also pre-cooked products and ready-made meals.

6. Shipping and logistics

After the meat is processed and packaged, it is shipped to customers. This requires a strong logistics chain, so that the products arrive at customers on time and in optimal condition.

These operations take place in a controlled environment where food safety, quality and animal welfare are key. Vion has developed production processes that meet the highest standards, following strict rules and protocols to ensure that their products are safe and sustainable.

Which collective agreement will you be working in within Vion?

Within Vion Food Group, you fall under the Collective Labour Agreement for the Meat Sector or Butchers' CLA. This collective labour agreement regulates terms of employment such as salaries, holidays and other working conditions for employees in the meat sector. This means that you work according to a collective agreement that is specifically tailored to the characteristics and needs of the meat sector, focusing among other things on working conditions, safety and employee welfare.
Depending on your position and location, the specific provisions and pay scales within the collective agreement may differ slightly, but this agreement provides a clear structure and certainty about your terms of employment.

Equal opportunities within Vion?

At Vion Food Group, we are committed to equal opportunities for all. In our recruitment processes, we do not discriminate on the basis of based on age, gender, origin, religion, or background. We focus on talent, skills and potential, and strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to grow. Diversity strengthens our organisation, and we value the unique perspectives and qualities each employee brings.

Cooperation information point Work in NL?

The mobile team of the Work in NL Information Point helps foreign employees at Vion Food Group with questions about living, working, taxes and care in the Netherlands. During consultation hours, migrant workers can get independent information in their own language, without interference from work or housing. This initiative provides on-site support and employees can also visit the physical information point or contact it online. 

Whistle Blower

Within Vion Food Group there is a whistleblowing policy to provide a safe way for employees to report wrongdoing. This policy makes it possible to anonymously and confidentially raise issues such as fraud discrimination, or other ethical issues without fear of action.
This policy promotes transparency and helps to maintain a working environment of integrity maintained.

Day in the life of a Vion employee