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General Mills to Lay Off 163 Employees Due to Missouri Plant Closure

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
163
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 7, 2026
163 OF 34,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Missouri, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

General Mills, Inc. has announced the closure of its Missouri plant, resulting in the layoff of 163 employees. This decision comes as part of a restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency. The layoffs are set to take effect immediately as the company ceases operations at the facility. This move reflects the company's ongoing challenges in the competitive food industry, as it seeks to streamline its operations and reduce costs. The affected employees have been notified, and the company is providing support during this transition.

General Mills, Inc. cut 163 jobs in MO as of April 7, 2026.

That is roughly 0.5% of the 34,000 people General Mills, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at General Mills, Inc. since October 2023, with 7 additional events known from news reporting.

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Consumer Staples · 34,000 employees
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CREATED APR 7, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026