Constellation Brands is closing its historic Madera, California-based Mission Bell Winery in Madera, California, by March 31, 2026, due to declining demand and the end of a key distribution contract with E. & J. Gallo Winery.
The reduction in force will impact 200 employees with layoffs starting on March 31, 2026.
According to a spokesperson from parent company, Constellation Brands, "We are taking necessary steps to optimize our operations to support our future production needs at this facility. This will, unfortunately, impact a number of roles within our Mission bell operations.”
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