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Articles Tagged with ''plant closure''

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Campbell's to shutter Cape Cod, Kettle Brand plant

The facility will close as part of the company's ongoing network optimization strategy.
SF&WB Staff
February 3, 2026

The company will close its Hyannis, MA plant, the smallest site in its network in terms of size and volume, and shift production to more efficient plants.


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PepsiCo to shutter two Florida plants

The closures will affect nearly 500 employees.
SF&WB Staff
November 10, 2025

As of Nov. 4, the company terminated more than 420 employees at its manufacturing facility on Silver Star Road, according to Florida’s WARN Act notice website.


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Post cereal manufacturing

Post Holdings to shutter two cereal manufacturing facilities

As a result, the company expects to save $21-23 million, starting FY 2026.
SF&WB Staff
April 9, 2025

The company announced plans to close one facility in Sparks, NV and one in Cobourg, Ontario by the end of 2025.


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Annabelle Candy Co. to cease Hayward, CA operations

Annabelle Candy Co. to cease Hayward, CA operations

The plant will close on September 27, with 43 employees being laid off.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 31, 2024

Annabelle Candy Company is planning on closing its Hayward, CA factory at the end of September.


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Jelly Belly  Boba Milk Tea Jelly Beans

Jelly Belly to permanently close North Chicago plant

The plant's closure will impact 66 workers.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 8, 2024

The final possible day of plant production will be October 11.


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pladis considers closing Scottish biscuit factory

More than 460 jobs would be affected by the closure.
May 12, 2021

Global snacking company pladis is considering closing its biscuit factory in Tollcross, Glasgow, Scotland, a move that would affect 468 jobs.


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Fazer plans to close factory in southwest Finland

Company will move production of xylitol pastilles, chewing gum to factory in Lappeenranta.
August 26, 2020

Finland-based Fazer Confectionery has announced plans to cease operations in Karkkila in winter 2021 and move production of xylitol pastilles and chewing gum to the company’s factory in Lappeenranta.


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Russel Stover

Russell Stover expanding plants in Kansas, Texas while closing Colorado facility

Closures set to affect 400 jobs across the country.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
January 14, 2020

Russell Stover Chocolates has announced plans to expand its production facilities in Kansas and Texas and close its plant in Montrose, Colorado next year.


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Ardent Mills

Ardent Mills announces four plant closures

May 17, 2019

Ardent Mills has announced four plant closures.


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XOXO NECCO: What candy companies can learn from NECCO's closing

Candy makers can’t rely on nostalgia to stay alive
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 14, 2018

There’s a saying that if you can’t be a good example, be a warning. And sadly, NECCO has become a warning for confectionery companies. Even iconic brands aren’t safe. 


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