A frozen food manufacturer known for its veggie burgers and plant-based products is preparing to shut down a New Jersey production facility. The closure will affect 168 employees as the company moves production operations to Kentucky
Dr. Praeger’s to close Elmwood Park facility
Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods plans to permanently close its manufacturing facility in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, and transition production to a facility operated by a manufacturing partner in Kentucky
The company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice on October 1, reporting layoffs affecting 168 workers. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect December 30, 2026.
Employees were notified of the planned changes on October 2, according to a company spokesperson quoted by NorthJersey.com
Dr. Praeger’s produces frozen foods, including veggie burgers and other plant-based products sold at grocery retailers such as ShopRite, Whole Foods, Acme, and Stop & Shop
Corporate office to remain in New Jersey
Although the manufacturing facility is closing, Dr. Praeger’s plans to maintain a corporate presence in Elmwood Park.
A company spokesperson said employees who remain with the business will transition to a new corporate office in the Elmwood Park area in early 2027. The company has not publicly disclosed the exact location of the future office. The company also acknowledged the impact on affected employees and their families, thanking its workforce for their contributions over the years
The planned shutdown represents a significant loss for local food manufacturing, even as the brand continues operating elsewhere. The company has not publicly detailed how many employees, if any, will transfer to Kentucky.
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