PepsiCo to Close Two Frito‑Lay Facilities in Florida, Lay Off 500 Employees

The snack-giant PepsiCo has announced the shuttering of two Frito-Lay production sites in Florida as it realigns operations amid falling demand for processed snacks.

• A manufacturing plant and onsite warehouse in Orlando were closed on November 4, affecting approximately 454 employees.
• A second, off-site warehouse facility will cease operations on May 9, 2026, impacting around 46 workers.
• The move comes as Frito-Lay’s North American food unit has seen both product volume and revenue decline by around 2% so far in 2025.
• PepsiCo cited changing consumer preferences, including reduced spending on snacks and a shift toward healthier options, as key drivers of the decision.

This development signals a broader adjustment across the food manufacturing sector as companies recalibrate their supply chains and production footprints in response to evolving demand and cost pressures.