Seneca Foods intends to close Modesto facility in US

US-based packaged fruits and vegetable provider Seneca Foods (Seneca) is planning to close its plant located in Modesto, California, due to challenging economic conditions.

The closure is expected to affect approximately 265 full-time employees working at the Modesto facility and the company intends to offer transition benefits to these employees.

The Modesto facility is currently used by the company for carrying out packaging and warehousing activities for its peach and fruit cocktail products.

By closing the facility, Seneca intends to improve and strengthen its long-term financial condition and reduce leverage.

At the facility, the company will continue to carry out warehouse operations for an unspecified period and will serve as its west coast distribution centre.

It is reported that production operations at the Modesto facility will be closed before this year’s production season.

Since 1949, Seneca Foods has been providing packaged fruits and vegetable products sourced from more than 3,000 American farms.

The company currently exports its products to more than 90 countries across the globe from its facilities located across the US.

Its products are distributed under various brands, including Libby’s, Aunt Nellie’s, Green Valley, CherryMan, READ, Seneca Farms, and Seneca labels.

The company also offers packing services mostly through its wholly owned subsidiary Truitt Bros.