New Jersey companies announce layoffs and facility closures

Several companies in New Jersey have announced significant layoffs and facility closures. Acme Markets, which owns Kings Food Markets, plans to close its stores in Hillsdale and White House Station by January 2, 2027. This move involves 122 layoffs, though the company stated its goal is to relocate as many associates as possible to other locations.

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, a vegetarian and vegan frozen food supplier, is closing its longtime manufacturing facility in Elmwood Park. The company will lay off 168 employees and transition production to a new facility in Kentucky.

Additionally, Novo Nordisk recently announced over 100 layoffs in Plainsboro at the end of September.