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Israeli Beverage Plant Faces Major Layoffs Amid Export Woes
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By נבו שפיר
First reported by Calcalist · Sep 2, 2026
What happened
Gat Foods, a plant owned by Central Bottling Company that produces concentrates for theפריגת beverage brand, is planning to lay off up to 30% of its 380 workers due to declining export profitability. The workers' union has declared a labor dispute, fearing further production relocation abroad.
- 01Gat Foods plant to cut up to 30% of its workforce.
- 02Declining export profitability cited as the reason for layoffs.
- 03Workers' union declares labor dispute, fears production move abroad.
- 04Negotiations ongoing to prevent further job losses and protect workers.
- 05פריגת brand marketing in Israel unaffected by the plant's issues.
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