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E. & J. Gallo Winery Closes Historic Facility, Lays Off Staff

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~3.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
200 OF 6,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Modesto, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

E. & J. Gallo Winery has closed its historic winery facility in Modesto, California, resulting in the layoff of approximately 200 employees. The closure is part of a strategic decision to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The company has indicated that this move will allow them to focus on their core business and improve efficiency. The layoffs took effect on October 1, 2023, impacting a significant portion of the workforce at the facility. This decision reflects broader trends in the wine industry as companies adjust to evolving consumer preferences and economic pressures.

E. & J. Gallo Winery cut 200 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 3.3% of the 6,000 people E. & J. Gallo Winery employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 11 layoff events at E. & J. Gallo Winery since October 2023, affecting a combined 873 employees.

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E. & J. Gallo Winery
Consumer Staples · 6,000 employees
11
EVENTS TRACKED
1,363
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 26, 2025LAST UPDATED JUN 11, 2026