A longtime taste of Cincinnati has disappeared from Southwest Florida after two Skyline Chili restaurants in Naples and Fort Myers permanently closed following nearly four decades in business. The closures mark the end of an era for loyal customers who made the restaurants a regional staple for generations. Closures confirmed in April The shutdown was officially announced on April 21, 2026, when franchise owner Gates [...]
Over 1,000 jobs wiped out as major food and beverage layoffs hit workers nationwide
A fresh wave of closures and restructurings is hitting America’s food and beverage sector, with more than 1,100 jobs eliminated across alcohol distribution, wine production and food manufacturing. From Colorado to California to Idaho, companies are citing acquisitions, weak demand and production realignment as reasons for the cuts. Eagle Rock Distributing — 514 layoffs One of the largest blows came in Colorado, where [...]
Coca-Cola announces layoffs at New York facility amid restructuring
A new round of job cuts is hitting one of the world’s most recognizable beverage brands. The latest layoffs involve a New York facility and come as large consumer companies continue trimming costs amid changing market conditions. Coca-Cola announces Queens layoffs The Coca-Cola Company has filed notice of layoffs affecting 41 employees at a facility in Queens, New York, according to recent public reporting. The cuts are [...]
Maryland beverage giant announces 318 layoffs as acquisition nears
Maryland’s beverage distribution sector is facing a major workforce shakeup as Republic National Distributing Company prepares for significant job cuts in the state. The move affects hundreds of workers and comes amid a broader multi-state restructuring tied to a pending asset sale. RNDC announces Maryland layoffs Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits distributors, [...]
Idaho food plant to close, announces 61 layoffs amid consolidation
A well-known Idaho food manufacturer is shutting down one of its production sites, bringing fresh job losses to the state’s food processing sector. The move will impact dozens of workers and marks another example of companies consolidating operations amid changing demand. Idahoan Foods to close Rupert plant Idahoan Foods, best known for its instant mashed potato products, plans to permanently close its facility in [...]
Major alcohol distributor cuts 300+ jobs in Colorado
Colorado’s beverage distribution industry is facing another shakeup as Republic National Distributing Company moves forward with a sizable workforce reduction. Newly available WARN details show when the cuts are expected to begin, offering clearer timing for hundreds of impacted workers. RNDC Colorado layoffs tied to WARN filing Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits [...]
