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2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Frito-Lay closes plant in Rancho Cucamonga
More than five decades of snack food production came to an end this week when Frito-Lay closed manufacturing operations at its Rancho Cucamonga facility, eliminating hundreds of jobs in the process. The plant has been a major employer in the area since opening in 1970, staffing thousands over its 55-year run. The facility also gained cultural significance as the birthplace of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, which were introduced in 1991, though the origin story has been the subject of litigation. Frito-Lay is owned by parent company PepsiCo Foods U.S., which confirmed the shutdown of manufacturing operations at the site. 'We are truly grateful for all the support over the last five decades from our Rancho Cucamonga manufacturing team as well as the local community,' the company said in a statement Monday. 'We are committed to supporting those impacted through this transition and we are offering pay and benefits to impacted employees.' The company did not specify how many employees were affected. Former workers posted on social media that they were given 10 weeks of severance pay. The abrupt nature of the closure left employees scrambling to figure out their next steps. 'I was supposed to get married this year, now I have to find a new job or at least figure a way to survive,' one laid-off worker said on Reddit. The Employment Development Department confirmed that Frito-Lay had not filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, with the state, which typically requires employers to give 60 days advance notice of mass layoffs. The Rancho Cucamonga closure is part of a broader pattern of PepsiCo facility shutdowns. Earlier this year, the company announced the closure of a Frito-Lay plant in Liberty, N.Y., laying off 287 workers, and cut 56 jobs at a warehouse in Maryland. The closures come as PepsiCo faces declining snack sales. In its most recent earnings call, chief executive Ramon Laguarta said the company was 'right-sizing the cost' of its snacks division after Frito-Lay sales volume dropped slightly in the first quarter. Warehouse, distribution, fleet and transportation services will continue to operate out of the facility. Sign up for our Wide Shot newsletter to get the latest entertainment business news, analysis and insights. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Frito-Lay closes plant in Rancho Cucamonga
More than five decades of snack food production came to an end this week when Frito-Lay closed manufacturing operations at its Rancho Cucamonga facility, eliminating hundreds of jobs in the process. The plant has been a major employer in the area since opening in 1970, staffing thousands over its 55-year run. The facility also gained cultural significance as the birthplace of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, which were introduced in 1991, though the origin story has been the subject of litigation. Frito-Lay is owned by parent company PepsiCo Foods U.S., which confirmed the shutdown of manufacturing operations at the site. 'We are truly grateful for all the support over the last five decades from our Rancho Cucamonga manufacturing team as well as the local community,' the company said in a statement Monday. 'We are committed to supporting those impacted through this transition and we are offering pay and benefits to impacted employees.' The company did not specify how many employees were affected. Former workers posted on social media that they were given 10 weeks of severance pay. The abrupt nature of the closure left employees scrambling to figure out their next steps. 'I was supposed to get married this year, now I have to find a new job or at least figure a way to survive,' one laid-off worker said on Reddit. The Employment Development Department confirmed that Frito-Lay had not filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, with the state, which typically requires employers to give 60 days advance notice of mass layoffs. The Rancho Cucamonga closure is part of a broader pattern of PepsiCo facility shutdowns. Earlier this year, the company announced the closure of a Frito-Lay plant in Liberty, N.Y., laying off 287 workers, and cut 56 jobs at a warehouse in Maryland. The closures come as PepsiCo faces declining snack sales. In its most recent earnings call, chief executive Ramon Laguarta said the company was 'right-sizing the cost' of its snacks division after Frito-Lay sales volume dropped slightly in the first quarter. Warehouse, distribution, fleet and transportation services will continue to operate out of the facility.
Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Frito-Lay plant in Rancho Cucamonga shutting down manufacturing operations
A Frito-Lay plant in Southern California is shuttering manufacturing operations after five decades, potentially affecting hundreds of jobs. A statement from PepsiCo Foods U.S., emailed to USA TODAY on June 11, confirmed the "shutdown of manufacturing operations" at Frito-Lay's Rancho Cucamonga site. Although the plant will cease manufacturing operations, its warehouse, distribution, fleet and transportation teams will continue to operate at this location, according to the food, beverage and snack corporation. "We are truly grateful for all the support over the last five decades from our Rancho Cucamonga manufacturing team as well as the local community," PepsiCo Foods U.S.'s statement reads. "We are committed to supporting those impacted through this transition and we are offering pay and benefits to impacted employees." According to Frito-Lay, it has "more than 30 highly advanced manufacturing plants across the country." Is a pricey AI fridge worth it? One woman's rant about hers is going viral. PepsiCo did not disclose how many employees would be affected by the shutdown of the manufacturing plant. It is also unclear when the possible layoffs will occur, as the PepsiCo facility is not in California's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) database as of June 11. The WARN Act requires employers to give 60 days' notice before a mass layoff, plant closure or relocation. Employees at the plant told KTLA that they were let go, with some not being allowed to transfer to different departments to possibly keep their jobs. The Frito-Lay Rancho Cucamonga facility also once employed Richard Montañez, an American businessman who took credit for inventing Flamin' Hot Cheetos, although the snack brand and PepsiCo have disputed his claims.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Frito-Lay plant in Rancho Cucamonga shutting down manufacturing operations
Frito-Lay plant in Rancho Cucamonga shutting down manufacturing operations "We are truly grateful for all the support over the last five decades from our Rancho Cucamonga manufacturing team as well as the local community," PepsiCo Foods U.S.'s statement says. Show Caption Hide Caption How to reseal bags with sealer Reseal bags with ease using a sealer. Problem Solved, USA TODAY A Frito-Lay plant in Southern California is shuttering manufacturing operations after five decades, potentially affecting hundreds of jobs. A statement from PepsiCo Foods U.S., emailed to USA TODAY on June 11, confirmed the "shutdown of manufacturing operations" at Frito-Lay's Rancho Cucamonga site. Although the plant will cease manufacturing operations, its warehouse, distribution, fleet and transportation teams will continue to operate at this location, according to the food, beverage and snack corporation. "We are truly grateful for all the support over the last five decades from our Rancho Cucamonga manufacturing team as well as the local community," PepsiCo Foods U.S.'s statement reads. "We are committed to supporting those impacted through this transition and we are offering pay and benefits to impacted employees." According to Frito-Lay, it has "more than 30 highly advanced manufacturing plants across the country." Is a pricey AI fridge worth it? One woman's rant about hers is going viral. How many Frito-Lay Rancho Cucamonga plant employees may be laid off? PepsiCo did not disclose how many employees would be affected by the shutdown of the manufacturing plant. It is also unclear when the possible layoffs will occur, as the PepsiCo facility is not in California's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) database as of June 11. The WARN Act requires employers to give 60 days' notice before a mass layoff, plant closure or relocation. Employees at the plant told KTLA that they were let go, with some not being allowed to transfer to different departments to possibly keep their jobs. The Frito-Lay Rancho Cucamonga facility also once employed Richard Montañez, an American businessman who took credit for inventing Flamin' Hot Cheetos, although the snack brand and PepsiCo have disputed his claims. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Frito-Lay lays off manufacturing staff at Southern California facility after 5 decades
A Frito-Lay manufacturing plant in Rancho Cucamonga has stopped production after more than 50 years in operation, and potentially hundreds of workers are now looking for new jobs. On Monday, a spokesperson for PepsiCo Foods U.S., the parent company of Frito-Lay, confirmed that manufacturing operations at the Rancho Cucamonga facility have ended. 'We are truly grateful for all the support over the last five decades from our Rancho Cucamonga manufacturing team as well as the local community,' a statement reads in part. The company says it is 'committed to supporting those impacted,' and will be providing severance pay to affected employees. While manufacturing at the plant has ceased and other administrative roles were eliminated, the company says warehouse, distribution and fleet and transportation teams will continue to operate out of the facility. Several employees who contacted KTLA said hundreds of workers were let go, many of whom were not given the opportunity to transfer to different departments to keep their jobs. A company spokesperson would not confirm the total number of affected employees, and details about particular severance packages was not disclosed. The Rancho Cucamonga Frito-Lay plant has been a staple of the city for more than five decades, and employed thousands over the years. It is also the facility that once employed Richard Montañez, who claims to have invented the brand's beloved Flamin' Hot Cheetos — although the company disputes that claim. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
