Fitchburg snack plant plans December 15 closure affecting 62 workers

Powered by FTGU plans to close its snack-manufacturing facility in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on December 15, 2026, affecting 62 workers. The Boston Business Journal reported the planned shutdown on October 26. The closure is still planned as of this October 27 review. Boston Business Journal

Layoff IQ’s transcription of the Massachusetts WARN record lists an October 20 notice for 62 workers in Fitchburg, with layoffs beginning December 15. The state’s underlying report could not be retrieved during this review, so the filing details are attributed to that transcription rather than presented as an independently inspected notice. WARN record summary

The available reporting does not explain the closure decision or identify affected roles, transfer plans or employee-specific severance arrangements.

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Keep any written employer notice handy when asking about your last working day and possible transfers. MassHire is a public resource, not a confirmed company-funded transition program.

Employers with genuine openings can use MassHire’s employer services to discuss recruiting and posting jobs. Clear descriptions of pay, work location, shifts and required skills help people decide whether an opportunity fits. No specific openings for these workers have been confirmed in this report.