Coca-Cola to Shut Napa Bottling Plant, Laying Off 180 Workers
Coca-Cola has announced plans to close its bottling facility in Napa, California, resulting in the layoff of over 180 employees by the end of the summer. The unexpected move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to optimize its operations and consolidate production across its network.
The notice, filed with California’s Employment Development Department, confirms that the layoffs will begin as early as August 8 and extend through the end of September, impacting roles across multiple departments. Coca-Cola described the closure as a strategic business decision, and not a reflection on employee performance at the site.
Located at 800 Beverage Way, the Napa facility, operated by the bottling unit Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc., has played a long-standing role in the region’s beverage manufacturing ecosystem. The site serves as a production hub for a variety of Coca-Cola brands, contributing to the distribution footprint across Northern California.
The decision comes amid broader structural shifts within the beverage industry, where companies are streamlining operations and investing more heavily in automation and regional hubs to drive efficiencies and reduce costs. Coca-Cola Consolidated, the largest U.S. bottler of Coca-Cola products, has been actively reviewing its manufacturing footprint to align with evolving distribution strategies and consumer demand.
At the time of the announcement, details regarding the future use or sale of the Napa facility have not been disclosed. The company has indicated that support will be offered to affected employees, including severance and transition assistance.
This plant closure represents another example of supply chain recalibration in the FMCG sector, where cost pressures, operational efficiency, and shifting consumer behaviors are prompting manufacturers to reassess physical infrastructure. For industry leaders, the closure signals the ongoing need to balance network consolidation with service level commitments in high-demand markets.
Coca-Cola Consolidated’s restructuring may also create ripple effects in local logistics, packaging, and ingredients supply chains that have been historically integrated with the Napa operation. FMCG stakeholders across California and beyond will be watching closely for any further consolidation moves in the company’s national manufacturing strategy.