America’s largest wine producer has announced plans to shutter one of its facilities and lay off roughly 20 workers, according to the Wine Business.
A spokesperson for E. & J. Gallo Winery confirmed the closure of a crush facility in Lodi, California, where the company processes grapes for growers who don’t have their own production infrastructure. Gallo bought the facility in 2021 from Constellation Brands, the American alcohol giant behind The Prisoner Wine Company and High West Whiskey.
“Gallo has decided to suspend crush operations at its Turner Road location,” a spokesperson told the outlet. “This decision reflects available capacity in our other wineries in the region. Impacted employees have been personally notified and are receiving individualized transition support, including the opportunity to explore other roles within the organization.”…