Wrigley to close Toronto gum factory in 2016

Wrigley has announced that it will be closing its Toronto gum factory in March 2016.

The company said the closure is a part of a supply chain reorganization in North America and will affect 383 employees.

“Despite recent improvements in the gum category and increased productivity in our supply chain network, it has not been enough to offset declines in the gum category over recent years,” the company said in a statement.

Production from the Toronto factory will be transferred to the company’s Gainesville, Georgia facility.

The company said they will maintain a Wrigley Canada head office continue to invest their Canadian business, including the popular Excel brand.

The closure is yet another hit to the Canadian jobs market after several other companies announced layoffs this month.

  • Tim Hortons says on Jan. 27 that about 350 jobs have been cut at its headquarters and regional offices across the country in a reorganization of its operations.
  • Suncor Energy Inc. says on Jan. 13 that it is reducing its workforce by 1,000 and trimming $1 billion from its capital budget.
  • Target announces on Jan. 14 that it is leaving Canada, closing 133 stores and laying off 17,600 employees over the next few months.
  • Sony announces on Jan. 14 that it’s closing all 14 stores across Canada, resulting in 90 layoffs.
  • Fashion retailer Mexx Canada is liquidating its 95 stores in Canada by the end of February affecting 250 positions.

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