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Post to Close Cereal Manufacturing Facilities in Ontario and Nevada
Post Holdings has announced that it will close two of its cereal manufacturing facilities in Cobourg, Ontario and Sparks, Nevada, by the end of December 2025.
The company said the closures, affecting about 300 employees, are part of its plan to reduce capacity in its cereal production network. Post said it would shift production to other facilities.
"The ready-to-eat cereal category continues to decline. To respond to this, we are reducing excess manufacturing capacity and optimizing our North American plant network to better utilize our production capacity,"
Post Holdings Announces Executive Leadership Changes at Weetabix and Refrigerated Retail Business
Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer packaged goods holding company, today announced planned executive leadership changes at its Weetabix and Refrigerated Retail businesses. These transitions and internal promotions are part of the company’s ongoing business succession planning.
WeetabixSally Abbott, Managing Director, will transition to a strategic advisor role effective Oct. 1, 2024, through her planned retirement on March 31, 2025. Colm O’Dwyer, currently Commercial Director for Weetabix, will succeed Abbott as Managing Director, effective Oct. 1, 2024.
Abbott joined Weetabix in 2008 as Marketing Director...
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