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Leprino Foods Company Shutting California Plant with Job Cuts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
600
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~15%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
600 OF 4,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Leprino Foods Company, the world's largest mozzarella maker, is shutting down its California plant, resulting in the layoff of approximately 600 employees. This decision comes as part of a restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency and addressing market challenges. The closure is set to take effect on October 1, 2023, impacting the local workforce significantly. The company has cited the need to adapt to changing market conditions as a primary reason for this difficult decision. The layoffs reflect broader trends in the food manufacturing industry as companies adjust to economic pressures.

Leprino Foods Company cut 600 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 15% of the 4,000 people Leprino Foods Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at Leprino Foods Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,468 employees.

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Leprino Foods Company
Consumer Staples · 4,000 employees
7
EVENTS TRACKED
1,468
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 26, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 26, 2025