AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS

Elmwood Park, New Jersey-based Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, a frozen foods company specializing in vegetarian and "clean" foods, has announced the permanent closure of its Elmwood Park manufacturing facility.

The closure will impact 168 employees, with separations scheduled for December 30, 2026. Production will be outsourced to a Kentucky facility operated by a manufacturing partner

According to a company statement, "We know this is difficult news for the employees and families impacted, and we are incredibly grateful for everything our team has contributed to Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods over the years. Our priority throughout this transition is to treat our employees with dignity, respect, and fairness and make sure they have access to the support and resources available to them."

Change is constant, and it's coming. Tomorrow will always come, no matter how much you try to ignore it. Life offers no guarantees, 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, anytime, 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 wondering, "Am I Next?"

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT AMY'S KITCHEN

Petaluma, California-based Amy's Kitchen, a manufacturer of organic and non-GMO convenience and frozen foods, has announced the phased closure of its Santa Rosa factory starting this year and ending in mid-summer 2027, as operations shift to the company’s facilities in Medford, Oregon, and Pocatello, Idaho.

The closure will impact 260 employees.

According to a company statement by CEO Paul Schiefer, “Amy’s is making changes to its manufacturing network so each facility can focus on the product categories where it is strongest. This is hard, and it should be hard. We looked at every alternative before landing here. We have a loyal workforce in Santa Rosa, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything they’ve contributed. We know this decision has a very real impact on people we value. As we’ve grown, our manufacturing network has become more complex than our business needs today. Aligning our network around what each facility is best positioned to do is what keeps Amy’s operating efficiently for the long run, for our employees, our retailers, and the families who count on our food.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. Tomorrow will always come, no matter how much you try to ignore it. Life offers no guarantees, 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, anytime, 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 wondering, "Am I Next?"

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT CAMPBELL'S

Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell's, the iconic processed food company that produces soups and other canned foods, baked goods, beverages, and snacks, announced a 13% reduction in its salaried workforce.

The reduction in force impacted up to 645 employees.

According to CEO Mick Beekhuizen, “Our results remain unacceptable. But instead of waiting for the environment to improve around us, we are addressing reality head-on. Looking ahead, our top priority is to get closer to the consumer in everything we do. This is not new, but it’s a philosophy we must follow with greater speed and discipline.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. Tomorrow will always come, no matter how much you try to ignore it. Life offers no guarantees, 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 wondering, "Am I next"?