Post Consumer Brands is permanently ceasing production of Honeycomb, peanut butter, and some granola products at its Battle Creek, Michigan plant. This decision will result in the elimination of approximately 71 jobs, with employee separations beginning on January 8, 2026, and continuing over a two-week period.
The affected positions include those involved in the production of Grape Nuts, granola, and bran. Some of the employees impacted are members of Union Local 374 RWDSUUFCW.
Post Consumer Brands, headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota, is a significant cereal producer, employing around 4,600 people and manufacturing over 1 billion pounds of cereal annually. The company is recognized for popular brands such as Fruity Pebbles, Honey Bunches of Oats, and Peter Pan peanut butter.