Latest / Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Nature's Bakery Closes Missouri Plant | Durham News
Nature’s Bakery, owned by Mars, is shutting down its Hazelwood, Missouri plant—ending 345 jobs by September 2027—with layoffs phased over 2026 and 2027. Production will shift to other Mars facilities, including a new $240M automated plant in Salt Lake City, as the giant food company streamlines operations for efficiency and lower costs. This reflects a wider industry trend of consolidation, even as familiar brands stay on shelves. Complicating matters, Nature’s Bakery recently faced lawsuits over alleged misleading claims about its fig bars. For the Hazelwood workers, the closure means job…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.