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Monster Beverage Corporation Shuts Down Craft Beer Plant Amid Alcohol Woes

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
100
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.9%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
100 OF 5,254 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: California, USA.

Department affected: Craft Beer Division.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Monster Beverage Corporation has announced the closure of its craft beer plant in California, resulting in the layoff of approximately 100 employees. This decision comes as the company faces challenges in the alcohol market, impacting its operations and workforce. The closure is part of a strategic shift as Monster refocuses its efforts on its core energy drink business. The layoffs are effective immediately, highlighting the company's response to current market conditions and the need for operational adjustments.

Monster Beverage Corporation cut 100 jobs affecting its Craft Beer Division team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1.9% of the 5,254 people Monster Beverage Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at Monster Beverage Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 500 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff22 hours ago

Monster Beverage Corporation cut 100 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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Consumer Defensive · 5,254 employees
2
EVENTS TRACKED
500
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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