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Mondelēz Will Shutter Bakeries in Atlanta, NJ
Mondelēz International said it would close its Fair Lawn, NJ and Atlanta biscuit bakeries later this year. The decision comes as the Chicago-based company further focuses its U.S. biscuit manufacturing footprint to better meet changing consumer needs and growth opportunities.
“Both Fair Lawn and Atlanta are no longer strategic assets from a geographic footprint perspective, and both face significant operational challenges, including aging infrastructure and outdated production capabilities, which would have required significant investment to bring them to the modernized state required for the future,” according to Mondelēz. The Atlanta facility dates from 1941, while Fair Lawn opened in the late 1950s.
“This was not an easy decision to make, but as we continue to strengthen our leadership in snacking and address changing consumer behaviors, we must focus on sites that are best positioned to meet our future needs,” said Glen Walter, EVP & president, North America.
Pictured: Mondelēz headquarters in Chicago’s Fulton Market District.
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