In April 2024, appliance giant Whirlpool laid off the entire team at Yummly, the recipe and cooking app it acquired in 2017. The exact number of employees affected was not disclosed, but the move represents a full workforce reduction for the Yummly unit. This decision signals a strategic shift away from human-powered editorial content and connected cooking experiences, as Whirlpool and other appliance brands increasingly explore generative AI for content creation and new features. The future of the Yummly property remains uncertain following these layoffs.
