AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT HELLOFRESH

Berlin, Germany-based HelloFresh, a pre-portioned meal-kit provider in the United States, has announced the closure of its Swedesboro, New Jersey, distribution center

The closure on September 30, 2026, will impact 374 employees.

A company spokesperson noted, “Operational efficiency is central to everything we do at HelloFresh, and we regularly evaluate our fulfillment setup to ensure we operate as effectively as possible. Following a review of our footprint, we have decided to close our Swedesboro, New Jersey, distribution center on September 30, 2026, and will seamlessly integrate its operations into our broader fulfillment network. We are deeply grateful for the contributions of our Swedesboro team members, and we are committed to supporting eligible employees affected by this transition with severance assistance, extended healthcare support, career transition resources, and internal transfer opportunities where available.

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT HELLOFRESH (03/19/25)

MARCH 19, 2025 — 273 EMPLOYEES IN GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS

The company is consolidating regional operations in Irving, Texas, and closing its distribution center in Grand Prairie, Texas.

The closure will impact 273 employees.

According to a company spokesperson, “As the meal kit market normalizes, we are now focused on diversifying our product offerings and driving profitable growth by optimizing our operational footprint. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to consolidate our operations in Texas. The Irving site is the most technologically advanced fulfillment center, enabling us to offer more choice and customization to our customers.”

MAY 11, 2024 — 727 EMPLOYEES IN NEWMAN, GEORGIA

The company has announced that it will close its Newnan, Georgia, distribution center on July 10, 2024, and lay off 727 employees.

According to a company spokesperson, “As the meal-kit segment has stabilized, we are now focused on diversifying our offerings and optimizing our operations network to best serve our customers and grow profitably. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to cease operations at the Newnan distribution center and will leverage existing sites across the U.S. to serve our customer base.”

“We have been proud to be a part of the Newnan community since opening our doors in 2020. We remain committed to serving the local community with food donations in partnership with Second Helpings Atlanta, Pratt Industries, and the Atlanta City Council through the end of the year.”

OCTOBER 19, 2022 — Original post…

Berlin, Germany-based HelloFresh, a pre-portioned meal-kit provider in the United States, has announced the permanent closure of its 109,594-square-foot production facility in Richmond, California.

The closure on December 11, 2022, will impact 611 employees.

A company spokesperson noted, “Richmond is one of the oldest buildings in the U.S. network and has one of the smallest footprints, an inefficient layout, and outdated refrigeration systems. Given the outdated state of the facility, HelloFresh will focus its efforts on its newer, more efficient sites and shift the production of EveryPlate to our other distribution centers."

"The decision not to extend the lease is not a reflection of the local teams’ performance, and we are grateful for their contributions. We have a robust plan in place to ensure everyone is supported through this transition."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?