A major bottling plant in West Sacramento, California, that suddenly shut down in October 2025 is poised for a comeback under new ownership, bringing hope to hundreds of displaced workers and beverage industry partners. The change in factory ownership and plan to re-hire many of the laid-off employees brings hope – but also caution from the employees who were dropped without any notice. Sudden Manna Beverages [...]
Campbell’s restructures Texas plant, nearly 200 jobs eliminated
Campbell’s is restructuring operations at one of its Texas facilities, a move that will result in nearly 200 layoffs and a significant shift in production for the longtime food manufacturer. The company confirmed that its plant in Paris, Texas, will stop producing soup as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and specialize production across its facilities. The change will impact workers at the site and [...]
California wine giant announces major closure, nearly 100 jobs impacted
A major winery is shutting down one of its Napa Valley production facilities and reducing staff at several other Northern California locations as part of a broader restructuring driven by slowing wine demand. The closures and layoffs will impact nearly 100 employees and are set to take place between April 2026 and January 2027. Ranch Winery in St. Helena set to close California wine producer E. & J. Gallo Winery is [...]
These major food and beverage factories have fled California; thousands of employees impacted
Over the past year, California’s food and beverage manufacturing sector has faced a series of significant plant closures and production shutdowns, underscoring ongoing cost pressures, shifting demand, and industry restructuring across the state. From a cheese supplier for many of your favorite pizza brands to Coca-Cola, factories are shutting down in California at an alarming speed. Coca-Cola bottling plant in Napa [...]
High-protein foods are everywhere — dietitians say avoid these 3 popular types
High-protein claims have become a powerful marketing tool across grocery aisles (and at coffee shops), but dietitians caution that some packaged foods promoted for protein benefits deliver far more sugar than consumers realize, which can negate the benefits of the added protein. Here’s a look at three specific protein-enriched foods that dietitians (like myself) suggest avoiding, or at least not reaching for on a regular [...]
Once-packed restaurants now bankrupt: major chains in trouble
The U.S. restaurant industry has faced intense pressure over the past two years, with inflation, rising labor costs, high debt loads, and shifting consumer habits pushing several well-known chains into bankruptcy within the past two years. From casual dining staples to regional favorites, these filings signal a major reset for the sector. Red Lobster Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2024 after years of [...]
