PepsiCo Foods U.S. on Tuesday announced it is closing its manufacturing and warehouse operations at its Orlando Frito-Lay plant.

"This was a difficult decision, as we know how much this site and its people mean to the Orlando community," the company said in a statement. "This action was driven by business needs, and we are committed to treating every impacted employee with care – providing transition assistance, career support, and pay and benefits during this time."

The plant is located off Silver Star Road west of College Park.

Statement from PepsiCo Foods U.S.

Today, PepsiCo Foods U.S. announced the shutdown of manufacturing and warehouse operations at our Orlando plant. This was a difficult decision, as we know how much this site and its people mean to the Orlando community. This

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