The 3,000 employees of Clarebout Potatoes — a global player in frozen potato products — have been on strike for eight days because they are not receiving a present from their patron. Jan Clarebout (64) recently sold his company to an American competitor for a billion-dollar sum. As a result, his workers also demand butter – or better: fries. In vain for the time being, although a reconciliation meeting will take place tonight. Will a highly unusual strike over a ‘chips contribution’ be resolved?
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How ‘french fries contribution’ has been causing an unprecedented strike at Clarebout Potatoes for a week: “This really affects the workers deeply”
Bytaketonews
Oct 9, 2025