PLYMOUTH — Del Monte Foods announced plans Tuesday to shut down its facility in Plymouth and shift operations to California.

The plant, specializing in tomato processing, is expected to close on or around Feb. 1, 2018.

Del Monte says this closure will impact 105 full-time employees starting on or around Nov. 10, 2017.

Warehousing and distribution activities will continue until the February end date.

Employees tell WSBT 22 they were notified of the closure at a Tuesday morning meeting.

“Del Monte Foods is proud of its more than 35 years in Plymouth, and we thank the dedicated employees and the Plymouth community for its support over the years,” said Dave Meyers, chief operating officer, Del Monte Foods. “While this decision was a difficult one, we are committed to continuing to meet consumers’ ongoing demands for high quality products at a reasonable value.”

The plant is located at 506 North Street in Plymouth.

Source: WSBT