- Revol Greens files a WARN notice indicating potential closure and layoffs due to challenges from the Cyclospora outbreak.
- The company cites the Cyclospora outbreak and resulting consumer demand uncertainty as contributing factors to the potential closure.
- The WARN notice states that unless the site or company is sold or receives funding by October 4, closure will be permanent, affecting 89 employees.
- Revol Greens will continue operating while seeking a sustainable path forward, stating that the WARN notice is a prudent step providing flexibility.
- While Revol Greens greenhouse-grown products were not implicated in the outbreak, the resulting uncertainty in consumer demand has created challenges throughout the leafy greens sector.
- There is no union at the Medford location, and the layoffs would affect every position, from general manager to custodians and growers.
- The company stated, “The WARN notice is a prudent step that provides flexibility as we continue to evaluate all available strategic alternatives, including financing, partnerships, site-level opportunities, and other transaction structures that could support the future of the business and preserve continuity for our customers and employees.”
Revol Greens is facing potential closure of its Minnesota greenhouse and the layoff of 89 employees by October 4 if it cannot secure funding or a buyer. The company attributes its struggles to a recent Cyclospora outbreak that has affected consumer demand for leafy greens.12345
The WARN notice indicates that if the facility is not sold or does not receive funding, the closure will be permanent, impacting all positions from general manager to custodians and growers. “If the site or Company is not sold or hasn’t received incremental funding before [October 4], the closure is expected to be permanent,” the notice states.7
Despite the challenges, Revol Greens maintains that its products have met rigorous food safety standards and were not implicated in the outbreak. “While current market conditions have created significant challenges, we remain committed to finding a path forward for Revol Greens and its greenhouse operations,” company officials stated.
The company, launched in 2017, also operates a facility in Texas, which faces similar risks if a sale does not occur. The WARN notice is a required step for companies planning significant layoffs or closures, providing flexibility as they explore strategic alternatives.
“The WARN notice says closure would be permanent unless the site is sold or receives funding by October 4, affecting every position from general manager to custodians. Revol Greens says its products were not implicated in the outbreak, but consumer uncertainty has hurt financing discussions across the sector.”
