Overview
- Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling will permanently shut its Ventura distribution center on July 10, transferring operations to other Southern California sites.
- The move affects 85 employees, with 78 reassigned to nearby company facilities and others able to apply for open roles within Reyes companies.
- The closure was disclosed in a state WARN filing, which is a required notice that gives at least 60 days’ warning before major layoffs.
- The company says consolidating locations will position it for long-term growth and better service for customers.
- The shutdown continues a recent pattern in California that includes closures in Salinas and American Canyon, ending a Coca-Cola presence in Ventura that began in 1912.