Foodservice

J.M. Smucker Co. to close Indianapolis Hostess plant by early 2026

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June 5, 2025

The J.M. Smucker Co. plans to close its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, which produces items for the company's Hostess brand, according to a press release. The closure is expected by early calendar year 2026, with operations being consolidated into other existing facilities. The company also intends to pursue the sale of the Indianapolis plant.

The move is part of an ongoing strategy to optimize the company's manufacturing network for its Sweet Baked Snacks segment, aiming to mitigate costs and reduce complexity.

"This decision continues the ongoing work to ensure our manufacturing network is optimized to mitigate costs and reduce complexity in support of the execution of our Sweet Baked Snacks strategy, which is focused on stabilizing the Hostess business and positioning it for long-term growth," Judd Freitag, senior vice president and general manager, Pet and Sweet Baked Snacks, said in the release. "Any decision that impacts our employees is only made after careful consideration. We appreciate the contributions of our Indianapolis employees, and we will support them through this transition."

The J.M. Smucker Co. indicated that further information regarding the decision will be shared with the release of its fiscal year 2025 fourth-quarter results.