Giant Eagle shoppers are now seeing signs posted in the bread aisle regarding the potential impact of the closure of Schwebel Baking Company.Schwebel’s, which has also been the source for Giant Eagle-branded bread, recently announced that the company will shut down operations this summer.Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube ChannelOn Tuesday, Giant Eagle released the following statement to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4:”We were saddened to learn of the planned closure of Schwebel Baking Company. Giant Eagle has enjoyed a strong partnership with Schwebel’s for many years.”Schwebel’s has been the source for both Schwebel’s-branded bread and our Giant Eagle-branded bread. Customers can be assured that a wide variety of bread options will continue to be available as we work to introduce additional value-oriented bread options in the near future.”Schwebel’s is closing after 120 years. The Youngstown, Ohio-based company cited rising costs, aging manufacturing equipment and facilities, and said it was unable to find a buyer.Layoffs are expected to begin in July, according to Schwebel’s WARN notice to the state of Ohio.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

PITTSBURGH —

Giant Eagle shoppers are now seeing signs posted in the bread aisle regarding the potential impact of the closure of Schwebel Baking Company.

Schwebel’s, which has also been the source for Giant Eagle-branded bread, recently announced that the company will shut down operations this summer.

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On Tuesday, Giant Eagle released the following statement to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4:

“We were saddened to learn of the planned closure of Schwebel Baking Company. Giant Eagle has enjoyed a strong partnership with Schwebel’s for many years.

“Schwebel’s has been the source for both Schwebel’s-branded bread and our Giant Eagle-branded bread. Customers can be assured that a wide variety of bread options will continue to be available as we work to introduce additional value-oriented bread options in the near future.”

Schwebel’s is closing after 120 years. The Youngstown, Ohio-based company cited rising costs, aging manufacturing equipment and facilities, and said it was unable to find a buyer.

Layoffs are expected to begin in July, according to Schwebel’s WARN notice to the state of Ohio.

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