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 [...]
Wisconsin beef plant shuts down amid cattle squeeze, 221 jobs lost
Another major manufacturing closure is hitting the food industry, with Cargill confirming plans to shut down a longtime Milwaukee facility. The move will eliminate more than 220 jobs and marks the end of an era for one of the city’s historic meatpacking sites. Closure imminent Cargill will permanently close its ground beef processing plant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, according to a WARN notice filed with the state. The [...]
Georgia prepared foods plant to close, 168 jobs affected
Another major food manufacturing closure is hitting Georgia, with Tyson Foods confirming plans to shut down one of its prepared foods facilities. The move will result in 168 layoffs and adds to a growing list of industry cutbacks in 2026. Layoffs approaching Tyson Foods is set to permanently close its prepared foods plant in Rome, Georgia, according to notices filed with state officials and multiple reports. The [...]
Northwest food plant hit by layoffs as post-bankruptcy company plans more closures in other states
A major food manufacturer is reshaping its U.S. footprint, cutting jobs in Idaho while preparing to shut down two additional plants later this year. The moves signal another round of consolidation in the food production sector as companies chase efficiency and automation. Boise facility already impacted Maker’s Pride, the contract manufacturer formerly known as Hearthside Food Solutions, notified Idaho officials that it [...]
‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ featured Arizona restaurant closing after 24 years in business
Phoenix is saying goodbye to one of its longtime neighborhood Italian restaurants after Giuseppe’s on 28th announced it will permanently close on May 31, 2026, ending a 24-year run in the city. The family-owned restaurant, located near 28th Street and Indian School Road, first opened in 2002 and became a favorite destination for customers seeking traditional Italian comfort food, pizza, pasta, and a casual family [...]
Food manufacturing plant to close in Missouri, 160+ jobs impacted
A longtime manufacturing site tied to the frozen pizza business is preparing to go dark this summer, bringing another wave of job losses to the food sector. The closure will affect more than 160 workers and marks a major change for one Missouri facility. General Mills closure General Mills is set to permanently close its pizza crust manufacturing plant in St. Charles, Missouri, according to a WARN notice filed with the [...]
