Buitoni, the US pasta maker, is permanently closing its manufacturing facility in Danville (VA), on 28th December, according to local WARN Act notices.
The closure will affect 251 workers across production, warehousing, quality control and administration roles, with reportedly all positions being eliminated and no bumping rights available. Buitoni is consolidating its pasta and sauce production at Artisan Chef Manufacturing Company’s newly retrofitted facility in Lawrence (MA), to bring manufacturing closer to its leadership and culinary teams.
Buitoni CEO Joe Faro stated: “Bringing our operations together in New England marks an important next chapter for Buitoni. Having production closer to our culinary and leadership teams allows us to take a more hands-on approach to product development, innovation and quality”.
The company is working with Virginia Works and the City of Danville to provide job fairs, employment resources, severance and benefits for affected staff.
Artisan Chef Manufacturing Company acquired Buitoni in North America from private-equity firm Brynwood Partners in 2024. Previously, Nestle sold the Buitoni North America brand to Brynwood Partners in 2020 in a deal valued at $115 million.
