Longwood Dessert Factory to Close, Lay Off 137 Workers
June 5, 2024 | 1 min to read
Fairfield Gourmet Food Corp. will close its Longwood dessert bakery, resulting in the layoff of 137 employees, effective July 31. The New Jersey-based company, known for the David’s Cookies brand, is shutting its 26,000-square-foot facility and plans for it to close by December 31. While layoffs may begin as early as August 31, some employees will receive pay and insurance while on-call before their termination. No bumping rights or details on affected positions have been provided.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Fairfield Gourmet Food Corp. will close its Longwood dessert bakery and cut 137 jobs.
The New Jersey-based company, which owns the David’s Cookies brand, will close its 26,000-square-foot facility at 150 National Place in Longwood, according to a notice sent to the state on May 24. A total of 137 employees will be laid off, with job cuts starting July 31 and the plant closing no later than Dec. 31.
Layoffs will occur no later than Aug. 31, with some employees being placed on-call with pay and insurance before their termination. The company does not allow for bumping rights and a list of affected positions was not included in the notice.
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