Nestle USA, which operates an ice cream distributor in Weston, issued a state notice that it would lay off 67 workers from Oct. 18 to Dec. 31.
The entire operation, at 3255 Meridian Parkway, will be closed by Dec. 31, according to a state notice.
Employees have been informed of the layoff, according to the letter to the state from Penny Finley, Nestle USA director of human resources. Affected workers are in retail sales, delivery, auditing, merchandising and warehouse positions.
Nestle spokeswoman Kate Shaw said Monday that the closure relates to the company’s decision to “simplify the route to market” for its ice cream by using warehouses it already has for frozen meals and snacks.
In May, Nestle said it would lay off about 4,000 workers nationwide as a result, according to a news release.
Nestle brand ice creams and frozen treats include Dreyer’s, Edy’s, Haagan-Daaz, Skinny Cow, Drumstick and Outshine, according to Nestle’s website.
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