A New Jersey-based food company will shutter its manufacturing and distribution operations in Spartanburg County and eliminate 125 jobs.
B&G Foods said it plans to relocate production of its Mama Mary’s ready-made pizza crusts from Spartanburg to an existing facility in Yadkinville, N.C., by Oct. 14.
The announcement will result in the closure of its subsidiary Spartan Foods of America’s manufacturing operation at 4250 Orchard Park Boulevard and 30,000-square-foot distribution center at 1920 New Cut Road near Interstate 26, the company said.
“Mama Mary’s has been a proud member of the Spartanburg community for many years, and it’s a special place that we’ve called home,” B&G Foods said in a statement on Monday. “Although this was a difficult decision, we believe that consolidating Mama Mary’s operations with the production facility we own in North Carolina is in the best long-term interests of the company. While Mama Mary’s is hopeful that some employees will relocate, we understand that not everyone will be able to join us. We are grateful for the dedication and support of each of our team members, and we appreciate their contribution in building the Mama Mary’s brand.”
Robert Cantwell, president and CEO of B&G Foods, said in a statement on Wednesday the decision is consistent with the company’s ongoing efforts to reduce excess production capacity, improve productivity and operating efficiencies and reduce overall costs.
The company said it has put an employee assistance plan in place, providing all eligible employees with severance and support finding new employment.
For its customers, B&G Foods said it does not anticipate disruption in production or the delivery of orders.
The company said the North Carolina facility has a full baking operation that includes production of its New York Style and Old London products, and the capacity to “seamlessly integrate” the production of Mama Mary’s products.
B&G Foods acquired the Spartan Foods of America operation from Ohio-based investment firm Linsalata Capital Partners for $50 million in July 2015.
Spartanburg County Councilman David Britt said Monday he was not informed of the company’s decision to relocate.
Carter Smith, executive vice president of the Economic Futures Group, could not be reached for comment.
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