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    At the heart of every company is its workforce. Whether the executive suite or the plant floor, the people that make up the labor of of a food and beverage company deserve access to guidance, a voice, and recognition. That's where we come in. Food Processing's Careers and Workforce section offers articles, news, and podcasts that affect the food and beverage workforce. 

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    Dairy, Cheese, Eggs

    Oberweis Dairy to Close Processing Plant After Filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

    Andy Hanacek
    April 17, 2024
    North Aurora dairy plant will close this summer, resulting in the layoff of 127 workers; fate of ice cream stores uncertain.
    Animal Proteins

    South Carolina Meatpacker Harvin Choice Meats Shuts Down

    Andy Hanacek
    April 12, 2024
    Owner blames inflation and sudden billing issues with a vendor for unexpected closure of the business on Monday.
    Frozen Foods

    Conagra to Close Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Birds Eye Facility

    Andy Hanacek
    April 10, 2024
    Frozen foods plant will shut down in June, resulting in the layoff of more than 250 employees.
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    Business Strategies

    Quaker Recall Fallout? Company to Close Danville, Illinois, Processing Plant

    Andy Hanacek
    April 5, 2024
    After massive Quaker granola bar and cereal recall for potential Salmonella contamination, production at Danville plant was paused, and now the facility will shut down permanently...
    Business Strategies

    Tyson Foods Will Shut Down Perry, Iowa, Pork Processing Plant

    Andy Hanacek
    March 12, 2024
    Meat processor is still trying to optimize its operations and will close the facility, which employs nearly 1,300 workers.
    Environmental

    Missouri Politicians Seek Ways to Keep Missouri Prime Beef Open

    March 8, 2024
    Closure of the facility would cost the region more than 300 jobs, but lawmakers understand that protecting the local waterways is just as crucial.
    Beverage Products

    Keurig Dr Pepper to Close Williston, Vermont, Plant, Shift Production to Essex Junction

    Andy Hanacek
    March 1, 2024
    KDP says all 150 employees will be given the opportunity to transfer to the Essex Junction facility.
    Careers

    Del Monte Foods to Shutter Central Wisconsin Facility

    Andy Hanacek
    Feb. 28, 2024
    Closure of the facility will result in the layoff of 90 employees.
    Careers

    West Liberty Foods to Eliminate 260 Jobs at West Liberty Plant

    Andy Hanacek
    Feb. 20, 2024
    Company will shift RTE slicing and second-shift log fabrication to its Bolingbrook, Ill., plant over the next year.

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    Frozen Foods

    Nestlé USA to Lay Off 77 Workers at Solon, Ohio, Plant

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 7, 2023
    Nestlé, which employs nearly 3,000 workers in Solon, offered few details on reasoning other than attempting to stay ahead of market and consumer demands.
    Careers

    Post Holdings: President/CEO Vitale Will Take Unexpected Medical Leave of Absence

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 6, 2023
    Executive vice president and COO Jeff Zadoks will step in as interim CEO while Robert Vitale recovers from an undisclosed medical condition.
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    Plant Protein

    Beyond Meat to Lay Off 19% of Non-Production Workforce

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 2, 2023
    Citing a weaker-than-expected third quarter, the plant-based meat company will drop 65 employees and consider additional changes to improve results.
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    Business Strategies

    Unilever Will Freeze CEO Salary to Try to Appease Frustrated Shareholders

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 31, 2023
    Hein Schumacher took over CEO post in July and has had to juggle investor unease regarding social purpose strategies versus performance, as well as company’s involvement in Russia...