The factory of Bordeau-Chesnel, a well-known producer of a traditional French pâté called rillettes, located in Yvré-L'Évêque in the Sarthe department, is reportedly up for sale, according to local news outlets ICI Maine and Le Maine Libre. The facility currently employs 133 workers, and staff representatives were called to an extraordinary meeting of the social and economic committee (CSE) on Monday, July 7, to discuss the potential sale. Jimmy Le Got, a union representative from the CGT (General Confederation of Labor), confirmed the meeting and the workers' concerns about the future of the site. On Tuesday morning, employees staged a work stoppage to demand clarity about the situation and to express their concerns about the potential impact of the sale on their jobs and the local community. The factory, which has been in operation since 1922 and was founded by Jules Bordeau and Anna Chesnel, is currently owned by Savencia, a major agro-food group based in France. Savencia also owns other well-known brands such as Coraya and Saint-Agaune. The potential sale of the Bordeau-Chesnel factory has raised significant concerns among workers and local stakeholders, who fear that the change in ownership could lead to job losses or disruptions in production. The site has been a key employer in the region for nearly a century, and its future is now uncertain. Savencia, however, has not yet responded to inquiries from ICI Maine regarding the sale. This development highlights the ongoing challenges faced by traditional food producers in France, as many are under pressure from changing market conditions and corporate restructuring. The outcome of the CSE meeting and the workers' demands will be crucial in determining whether the factory's legacy can be preserved or if it will be significantly altered under new ownership.