Campbell's has announced the layoff of approximately 200 workers at its plant in Paris, Texas, as the facility transitions from soup production to sauces. The move was confirmed in a notice to the Texas Workforce Commission, with the job cuts effective from 1 May.
The decision follows an earlier announcement in July 2024 that the Paris plant would become the company's flagship sauce facility, focusing on Prego Italian Sauces and Pace salsa. At that time, Campbell's indicated that around 300 of the nearly 680 employees would be affected, but the final number is lower than initially anticipated.
A Campbell's spokesperson said that soup production at the Paris plant will cease on 1 May, and the company is committed to supporting affected employees through the transition. The spokesperson added that the flagship sauce plant requires a smaller workforce, which led to the reduction.
Campbell's operates 13 meal and beverage brands and nine snack brands, including V8, Pepperidge Farm, and Cape Cod chips. The company recently announced the closure of its Cape Cod chip plant in Hyannis, Massachusetts, affecting nearly 50 employees, with production moving to facilities in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
