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Iris Nova Layoffs

March 2020

Iris Nova announced a layoff affecting 9 employees (50% of its workforce) in March 2020. The company operates in the Food sector.

Share:
People Affected

9

Percentage

50%

Announced Date

Mar 30, 2020

Company Information

Industry
Food
Country
US
Region
New York City
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

Iris Nova, a direct-to-consumer beverage startup backed by Coca-Cola, laid off half of its workforce in late March 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted its retail and wholesale operations. The company, known for brands like Dirty Lemon, let go nine employees, which represented 50% of its staff at the time. This drastic cut was a direct response to the near-total collapse of its brick-and-mortar and hospitality partnerships, which had constituted nearly half of its business, following widespread shutdowns of non-essential businesses. While the company's direct-to-consumer sales via text messaging surged during the pandemic, the sudden loss of revenue from retail channels forced this restructuring to focus resources on its core DTC delivery model.

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