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Leprino Foods to Close Historic Plant, 300 Jobs Lost

12/21/2025

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Leprino Foods will close its 115-year-old East Plant in Lemoore, California, in early 2026, costing over 300 jobs.
The company announced the move in late 2024, citing the plant's age, high operating costs, and a new Lubbock facility.
The East Plant has operated since 1910, and its closure will be a significant loss for the local community.
Leprino Foods plans to assist employees in finding new jobs before the closure.

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Leprino Foods will close its 115-year-old East Plant in Lemoore, California, in early 2026, costing over 300 jobs.
The company announced the move in late 2024, citing the plant's age, high operating costs, and a new Lubbock facility.
The East Plant has operated since 1910, and its closure will be a significant loss for the local community.
Leprino Foods plans to assist employees in finding new jobs before the closure.