Major Mozzarella Producer to Shut California Plant After 115 Years, Moving Operations to Texas
Originally Published 22 days ago — by KCRA
Leprino Foods, the world's largest mozzarella producer, is closing its 115-year-old East Plant in Lemoore, California, in early 2026, resulting in over 300 job losses, due to factors like high operating costs and new capacity in Texas, though its West Plant will remain open.