Buitoni Pasta Plant in Danville, Virginia, to Close, Citing Production Consolidation
The Buitoni pasta plant in Danville, Virginia, is closing, leading to 251 job losses, as production consolidates at a newly retrofitted facility in Massachusetts.
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, November 3, 2026 — Buitoni has announced the closure of its pasta manufacturing plant located in Danville, Virginia. The decision will result in the loss of 251 jobs in the region.
The closure is part of a broader strategy by the company to consolidate its production operations. According to the information provided, manufacturing will be consolidated at a facility in Massachusetts that has recently undergone retrofitting.
The specific timeline for the plant’s closure was not provided. Similarly, the exact reasons for choosing Massachusetts as the consolidated production site, beyond the facility being newly retrofitted, were not detailed. Information regarding the type of pasta produced at the Danville facility, or the specific impact on the Massachusetts plant, such as the number of new jobs or operational capacity, was also not made available.
The closure of the Danville plant represents a significant job loss for the local economy. The number of affected employees is stated to be 251. Further details regarding severance packages, transition assistance for employees, or the future plans for the Danville facility have not been disclosed.
Buitoni, a brand with a long history in pasta production, is undergoing this operational shift. The company’s move to consolidate production aims to streamline its manufacturing processes. However, the full implications of this consolidation for Buitoni’s overall production volume, distribution, and market presence remain to be seen. Details concerning the retrofitting costs or the timeline for the Massachusetts facility’s full operational integration were not part of the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Pat Thomas on www.wdbj7.com, see more information here.
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