Twenty people were laid off at a Lodi site for E.&J. Gallo Winery in another adjustment to market conditions. The Modesto-based company continues to employ about 7,000 people in all, and it has openings.
The layoffs were in a portion of the grape crush and initial winemaking at the Turner Road plant. They first were reported by winebusiness.com, based in Napa.
“This decision reflects available capacity in our other wineries in the region,” Gallo said in a prepared statement. “Impacted employees have been personally notified and are receiving individualized transition support, including the opportunity to explore other roles within the organization.”…