Nestlé to close Ohio factory by end of 2027

The food giant will move production to South Carolina, saying it is “the most sustainable path forward” as consumer needs and volumes shift.

Nestlé said it will close a factory in Solon, Ohio, by the end of 2027 as it aims to respond to changing consumer needs and shifts in product volume.

The Lean Cuisine and Hot Pockets manufacturer said pouch production for its foodservice business will transition to its Gaffney, South Carolina, factory. The move will take place gradually during the coming months, with production in Solon expected to conclude by the third quarter of 2027 and the factory expected to close by the end of 2027.

Nestlé did not say how many employees will be affected by the closure. The company plans to file a WARN notice around March.

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