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Interestingly, the company had publicly expressed optimistic plans in 2021, emphasizing the benefits of integrating technology, people, and processes at their Texas site without indicating upcoming closures in California. However, by late 2024, the narrative shifted dramatically. Lepro Foods cited high operating costs, aging facilities, and the need for substantial capital investments as key reasons for shutting down their over-century-old Lore operations.