Blue Diamond Growers closes Sacramento plant, laying off 600 employees

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-22 06:17:00

Blue Diamond Growers will permanently close its Sacramento plant, cutting 600 jobs due to maintenance costs and inefficiencies. Operations will consolidate in Turlock and Salida. The company offers severance and relocation packages to employees. Sacramento faces concerns over its business climate. Sanjay Varshney cites high costs and unfriendly conditions as deterrents.

Layoffs impact finances and well-being. Know benefits and severance details. Consider COBRA or other health coverage options. Apply for unemployment promptly. California offers benefits up to $450 per week for 26 weeks. Review expenses, update resume, and network for job opportunities. Consider retraining in demand fields.

Blue Diamond’s shutdown is part of a national trend. 1.8 million workers lost jobs in 2025. Sacramento’s loss highlights the need for economic diversification. Established businesses can falter in changing economies. Subscribe to Moneywise for more financial insights.



Read more at Yahoo Finance: Roughly 600 employees being laid off in Blue Diamond Growers Sacramento flagship manufacturing plant closure