A longtime fixture of Baltimore’s craft beer and dining scene has closed its doors after nearly three decades, marking the end of one of the city’s most recognizable independent brewpubs. The closure comes after the owner filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, ending an era in Baltimore. A beloved Baltimore institution shuts down The Brewer's Art, a Belgian-style brewpub that helped shape Baltimore’s early craft beer culture, [...]
Once-booming hard seltzer brand files for bankruptcy
The once-booming hard seltzer market has claimed another casualty. A craft brand that once rode the wave of the category’s explosive growth has now filed for bankruptcy, highlighting the challenges smaller beverage companies face in an increasingly crowded alcohol industry. Palm Folly files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy Florida-based hard seltzer brand Palm Folly filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on March 1, 2026,, signaling the [...]
These 5 food factories laid off thousands of workers in recent months
Food manufacturers across the United States have announced a series of plant closures and layoffs in recent months, eliminating thousands of jobs and shaking communities that depend heavily on food production. Rising costs, restructuring efforts, and changing consumer demand have pushed several major companies to shut down facilities or scale back operations. Below are five food factories that have laid off large numbers of [...]
Del Monte files for bankruptcy, plans sale — Pacific Northwest hit by plant closures
Del Monte Foods, one of the most recognizable names in canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for bankruptcy protection—triggering plant closures and layoffs that are hitting agricultural communities across the Pacific Northwest especially hard. Facilities in both California and Washington have already been affected, raising concerns about job losses and the future of regional food processing. Del Monte is [...]
HelloFresh has laid off more than 1,600 employees nationwide. What’s happening?
Meal-kit giant HelloFresh expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic as millions of households turned to home-delivered meal kits. But as demand cooled in the years that followed, the company began restructuring its operations — leading to several large layoffs and distribution center closures across multiple regions. Major layoffs in Georgia One of the largest workforce reductions came in 2024, when HelloFresh [...]
End of an era: Nearly century-old California restaurant preparing to close
A historic Los Angeles restaurant that served generations of diners is preparing to close its doors, marking the end of one of the city’s longest-running family-owned dining institutions. After nearly a century in business, the landmark French restaurant Taix in Echo Park is set to shut down, bringing an end to a dining legacy that dates back to the early 20th century. Nearly a century of history Taix traces its roots [...]
