Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Bimbo Bakeries USA, a food producer specializing in fresh bread and sweet baked goods, has announced the closure of its San Antonio bakery and distribution center.
The closure will impact 138 employees and is part of a pre-announced facility closure plan that includes a number of similar plant closures in the United States. The San Antonio layoffs are scheduled for October 5, 2024.
The company is also shutting down two upstate New York facilities, which will result in the loss of 131 jobs.
According to a company spokesperson, “After careful analysis and consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close the San Antonio, Texas, bakery this fall. We will transition production to bakeries in our network that are better equipped to support our future growth.
“We continuously review and adjust bakery assets and utilization to ensure optimal production. After careful analysis and consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close the Auburn, NY; Olean, NY; and San Antonio, TX bakeries this fall. We will transition production to bakeries in our network that are better equipped to support our future growth. We remain grateful for our hardworking associates at these bakeries and are committed to providing them with resources and support to ease their transitions.”
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