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PepsiCo has ceased manufacturing operations at its Frito-Lay processing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, Southern California, ending five decades of production at the site.


While production will cease, the company confirmed that its warehouse, distribution, fleet and transportation teams will continue to operate at the site.


The company told FoodBev in a statement: "PepsiCo Foods US announced the shutdown of manufacturing operations at our Rancho Cucamonga site. Our warehouse, distribution, fleet and transportation teams will continue to operate at this location."


"We are truly grateful for all the support over the last five decades from our Rancho Cucamonga manufacturing team as well as the local community. We are committed to supporting those impacted through this transition and we are offering pay and benefits to impacted employees."


PepsiCo has not revealed how many employees are impacted by the closure.

PepsiCo ends production at California Frito-Lay plant after 50 years

Rafaela Sousa

13 June 2025

PepsiCo ends production at California Frito-Lay plant after 50 years

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