Mission Foods Closes Pueblo Plant, Layoffs Ensue
Mission Foods, the world's largest tortilla maker, has closed its plant in Pueblo, Colorado, leading to abrupt layoffs. The Denver Westword article suggests local Denver-area tortillerias as alternatives for purchasing tortillas.
Denver, CO, August 18, 2026 —
Mission Foods, a major player in the food manufacturing industry and recognized as the world’s largest tortilla maker, has ceased operations at its Pueblo, Colorado, facility. The closure resulted in immediate and abrupt layoffs for employees at the plant.
The specific reasons for the closure and the total number of employees affected were not immediately available. The Denver Westword article, which reported on the plant’s closure, suggested that consumers seeking tortillas in the Denver area may turn to local tortillerias as alternative sources.
The impact of this closure on the local economy in Pueblo and the broader availability of Mission Foods products remains to be seen. The company is known for its wide distribution of tortilla products across various markets.
Further details regarding the timeline of the closure, severance packages for affected employees, or any potential plans for the Pueblo facility have not been disclosed by Mission Foods.
For consumers in the Denver metropolitan area looking for alternatives, the Denver Westword article pointed towards smaller, local establishments as potential sources for tortilla purchases.
Story summarized from the original created by Antony Bruno on www.westword.com, see more information here.
