Imperfect Foods

Imperfect Foods laid off 50 employees on 2022-07-29.

In 2021, Imperfect Foods, a grocery-delivery e-commerce company that had expanded rapidly during the pandemic, underwent significant restructuring, including multiple rounds of layoffs affecting employees across nearly all ranks. The layoffs occurred in waves throughout the year, driven by a slowdown in sales as consumer demand waned post-pandemic, with many customers returning to in-store shopping. The company also saw a major leadership shakeup, with half of its C-suite departing, including CEO Philip Behn, who was pushed out in June. These changes were attributed to overestimated revenue projections following the pandemic boom and a challenging adjustment to shifting market conditions.