Bakery behind well-known U.S. brands announces major layoffs at three production plants

The company, known for producing baked goods under brands such as Boboli, Mrs. Baird, Sara Lee, Oroweat, Thomas, and Entenmann’sPhoto byAles KriveconUnsplash

Bimbo Bakeries USA has announced the closure of several facilities, resulting in the layoff of 269 employees across three locations. The company will shut down its production and distribution plant in San Antonio by October 5, affecting 138 workers, according to reports.

In addition to the San Antonio closure, Bimbo will also close its facilities in Auburn and Olean, New York. The Auburn plant, which employs 49 people, is set to close on September 6, while the Olean facility, with 82 employees, will cease operations on November 2.

The company, known for producing baked goods under brands such as Boboli, Mrs. Baird, Sara Lee, Oroweat, Thomas, and Entenmann’s, has not provided a specific reason for the closures. The decision was disclosed in state filings, but details regarding the closures' impact or rationale have not been elaborated in the filings, reports indicated.