SFC Global, the frozen food manufacturer formerly known as Schwan's Company, is closing its Robbinsville, New Jersey production facility and laying off 170 workers. The plant produces frozen pizzas under the Red Baron, Tony's, and Freschetta brands. The closure was disclosed through a WARN notice filed in early January 2026.
SFC Global was acquired by South Korean conglomerate CJ CheilJedang in 2019, and the Robbinsville closure reflects ongoing supply chain consolidation under the new ownership. Production is being shifted to other facilities as the company optimizes its manufacturing footprint. For the 170 affected workers, a frozen food production facility closure offers limited transferable opportunities in the same region.
The consumer packaged goods sector has been restructuring throughout 2026 as companies face rising input costs and shifting consumer preferences. Nestle is cutting 16,000 globally, Tyson Foods is closing plants, and Heineken is eliminating 6,000 roles. SFC Global's cut is smaller in scale but follows the same pattern of consolidation and facility rationalization.