Nestlé to close Ohio factory by end of 2027, shift output to South Carolina

· Agriculture & Food · United States

Nestlé plans to shut its Ohio factory by the end of 2027 and move production to South Carolina, the company said, describing the move as "the most sustainable path forward" as consumer needs and volumes shift. The closure is the latest in a series of plant consolidations by large food manufacturers reworking their footprints around changing demand. The decision affects the Ohio plant's workforce and the regional supply chain that serves it, while South Carolina gains production. For the industry, the move illustrates how big packaged-food groups are trimming capacity and relocating to lower-cost or better-suited sites as volumes in some categories shrink.

Why it matters：Plant closures by a company of Nestlé's scale show how shifting consumer volumes are pushing food manufacturers to consolidate production and redraw regional supply chains.

Key points

  • Closure is scheduled by the end of 2027.
  • Production moves to South Carolina.
  • Nestlé cited shifting consumer needs and volumes as the reason.

Sources (original reporting)

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