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PepsiCo closes Tennessee bottling plant, cuts 112 jobs amid growth shift

PepsiCo is shutting a Tennessee plant and laying off workers as it focuses on fast-growing drinks.

Oct 23, 2026, 11:12 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Small Business Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

Photo: Original author: Tim Morgan / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

PepsiCo announced the closure of a bottling plant in Tennessee, resulting in the loss of 112 jobs, according to Inc.

The company is undergoing changes as CEO Ramon Laguarta looks for ways to revive growth in its beverage segment.

This shift is partly explained by PepsiCo's focus on three fast-growing drinks that are driving its strategy forward.

The closure reflects PepsiCo's efforts to adapt its operations amid changing market demands and consumer preferences.

Sources

Inc.: PepsiCo Shuttered a Bottling Plant and Cut 112 Jobs. 3 Fast-Growing Drinks Help Explain Why

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