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Constellation Brands lays off local employees amid restructuring
Constellation Brands lays off local employees amid restructuring
Listen to this articleRochester-based Constellation Brands has laid off a portion of its local workforce as part of a broader companywide restructuring initiative announced earlier this year, though the company is not disclosing the number of employees affected.
The beverage giant has faced several economic challenges in 2025, including tariff increases and a decline in beer sales, which company leaders attributed largely to inflation and shifts in the Hispanic consumer market.
In response, Constellation has taken steps to reposition its business toward higher-growth, higher-margin products. This included the June divestiture of its mainstream wine brands to The Wine Group of California. Leaders said the move allows the company to focus on a more profitable portfolio.
A restructuring plan is expected to generate more than $200 million in savings over the coming years.
A company spokesperson emphasized that the changes are part of a “holistic review” of how the business is run.
“As such, we’ve made a number of strategic decisions to ensure our enterprise structure, resources, investments, focus, and priorities are set to optimize the performance of our business going forward,” the statement read.
The moves have affected some employees, but the spokesperson did not say how many. Constellation Brands employs 613 local workers, according to the most recent RBJ list of food and beverage manufacturers.
“We remain committed to helping contribute to the economic development of the region as a proud member of the Rochester community and surrounding area for the last 80 years,” the statement added.
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