Campbell’s has recently completed workforce reductions equal to approximately 13% of its salaried workforce, using a combination of voluntary early retirement and involuntary reductions.
Campbell’s has not publicly confirmed whether employees in Canada were included in the 2026 salaried workforce reduction. The company continues to have Canadian operations, including its headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario.
If you receive a termination or severance package from Campbell’s, don’t sign it simply because you’ve been given a deadline. Getting the offer reviewed is a simple first step to find out whether the package is fair.
On This Page:
- 1. Latest Campbell’s Layoff News
- 2. Are Campbell’s Employees In Canada Affected?
- 3. Campbell’s Layoff History
- 4. How Much Severance Could A Campbell’s Employee Receive?
- 5. What Should You Do Before Signing?
- 6. Is Getting More Severance From Campbell’s Difficult?
Latest Campbell’s Layoff News
Campbell’s disclosed on Sept. 3, 2026 that it had recently reduced its salaried workforce by approximately 13%.
| Disclosure date | Sept. 3, 2026 |
| Salaried workforce reduction | Approximately 13% |
| How reductions occurred | Voluntary early retirement and involuntary reductions |
| Canadian impact | Not publicly confirmed |
The reductions are part of a broader cost-cutting effort. Campbell’s is launching an enterprise-wide program targeting $500 million in savings by fiscal 2030 and has also been closing manufacturing facilities.
For full details on this specific development, read our September 2026 Campbell’s workforce reduction report.
Are Campbell’s Employees In Canada Affected?
Campbell’s has not publicly confirmed whether Canadian employees were included in the 2026 salaried workforce reduction.
Campbell’s maintains Canadian operations and a Canadian headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario. However, the company’s public disclosure about the 13% salaried reduction did not provide a country-by-country breakdown.
That is different from saying Canadian employees were not affected. Until Campbell’s or another reliable source confirms the Canadian impact, it should remain described as unconfirmed.
Campbell’s Layoff History
Campbell’s has carried out several significant workforce and supply-chain changes over the years.
- September 2026: Campbell’s disclosed that it had recently reduced its salaried workforce by approximately 13% through voluntary early retirement and involuntary reductions.
- May 2024: Campbell announced a supply-chain optimization plan affecting approximately 415 roles. The plan included closing its Tualatin, Oregon facility and reducing the workforce at its Jeffersonville, Indiana plant.
- January 2018: Campbell announced the closure of its Toronto manufacturing facility, affecting approximately 380 manufacturing and manufacturing-related roles. Nearly 200 headquarters and commercial roles were to move to a new Greater Toronto Area location.
For broader information about downsizing and employee rights across the country, see our Layoffs In Canada guide.
How Much Severance Could A Campbell’s Employee Receive?
There is no single Campbell’s severance formula in Canada.
The minimum amount required by employment standards law is not necessarily your full severance. For many non-unionized employees, full severance can be substantially higher and can reach as much as 24 months of compensation.
Your age, length of service, position, compensation and the availability of similar work can all affect what you are owed. For some employees, other parts of their compensation can also affect the value of the package.
In our experience, most terminated employees we speak with are owed more than they were initially offered. That’s something we’ve seen across thousands of workplaces in Canada.
What Should You Do Before Signing A Campbell’s Severance Package?
Don’t sign your Campbell’s severance package until you know whether the offer is fair.
- Get the entire offer in writing.
- Don’t sign a release before the package has been reviewed.
- Don’t assume the company’s deadline determines your legal rights.
- Have the offer checked before accepting or negotiating it.
Is Getting More Severance From Campbell’s Difficult?
Getting your Campbell’s severance package reviewed does not mean committing yourself to a long legal battle.
The first step is simply having the offer reviewed. We can tell you whether it appears fair, whether you could be owed more and what your options are.
Many severance matters can be resolved through negotiation without a trial. You don’t need to understand the legal process before getting advice.
Campbell’s Layoff FAQs
Is Campbell’s laying off employees in 2026?
Yes. Campbell’s disclosed in September 2026 that it had recently reduced its salaried workforce by approximately 13%. The reduction included both voluntary early retirements and involuntary reductions.
Are Campbell’s employees in Canada affected?
Canadian impact has not been publicly confirmed. Campbell’s did not provide a country-by-country breakdown of the 2026 salaried workforce reduction.
How much severance can a Campbell’s employee receive?
There is no fixed Campbell’s severance amount. For many non-unionized employees, full severance can be substantially more than employment-standards minimums and can reach as much as 24 months of compensation.
Do I have to sign my Campbell’s severance package?
No. You don’t have to sign a severance package simply because Campbell’s has given you a deadline. Have the offer reviewed before signing a release.
Will I have to take legal action against Campbell’s to get more severance?
Not necessarily. Many severance matters are resolved through negotiation without the courts. Having your package reviewed does not commit you to litigation.
Further Reading
- Layoffs In Canada: Your Guide And Severance Rights
- Campbell’s September 2026 Salaried Workforce Reduction
Sources
- The Campbell’s Company — Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results, Sept. 3, 2026
- The Campbell’s Company — Fiscal 2026 Earnings Prepared Remarks
- Reuters — Campbell’s Cost-Cutting And Fiscal 2027 Outlook
- The Campbell’s Company — 2024 Supply Chain Optimization Plan
- The Campbell’s Company — 2018 Toronto Plant Closure
Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.