In 2026, 5 consumer goods companies have cut a combined 27,570 jobs, averaging 7.9% of workforce per company.
Consumer goods companies are cutting in 2026 as demand shifts and automation advances. Nestle's 16,000-person global restructuring is one of the year's largest, driven by automation of both white-collar and manufacturing roles.
| Company | People Cut | % of Workforce | Date | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestlé | 16,000 | 6% | AI-DRIVEN | |
| Heineken | 6,000 | 7% | WEAK DEMAND | |
| Tyson Foods | 4,900 | 4% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| BrewDog | 500 | 20% | MERGER | |
| SFC Global (Schwan's) | 170 | 3% | RESTRUCTURE |