CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Kellogg Company announced Tuesday it will close the snacks plant located in Charlotte as well as two lines of the snacks plant in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Charlotte plant and the Cincinnati lines are expected to close by the end of 2014. The company says the plan will “optimize its North American manufacturing network” and help “unlock cost savings that Kellogg will invest re-invest in its business.
Approximately 200 Charlotte workers will lose their jobs as part of the closure.
Kellogg Company president and CEO John Bryant says, ““As with any project that impacts people, these are difficult decisions. We are very mindful of the impact these changes will have – particularly to our employees. As our employees and others would expect from Kellogg, we will help those who are impacted through their transitions.”
The Charlotte plant produces cookies including Famous Amos, Austin Sandwich Creme and Iced Animals.
