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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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    Business Strategies

    Lamb Weston Shutters Connell, Washington, Plant as Part of Restructuring Plan

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 3, 2024
    After highly disappointing Q1 2025 quarterly results, the french fry and potato processor is making drastic moves to right the ship.
    Brent Hofacker
    Healthy White Sandwich Bread Loaf Cut into Slices
    Bakery & Baked Goods

    Bimbo Canada to Close Quebec City Bakery By Year’s End

    Andy Hanacek
    Sept. 20, 2024
    This is the second bakery Bimbo Canada will close in 2024, looking to optimize its bakery network and operational footprint.
    Mehmet Cetin
    Cecil cheese on wooden background. Angel Hair Cheese, or stringy cheese.
    Dairy, Cheese, Eggs

    Kraft Heinz Ending String Cheese Production in Lowville, New York

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 30, 2024
    Facility will continue to produce Philadelphia Cream Cheese after Kraft and Polly-o string cheese processing ends in November 2024.
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    Animal Proteins

    Tyson Cuts More Jobs, Shifting Further Processing out of Wilkesboro, N.C., Chicken Plant

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 15, 2024
    Local officials tell news outlets that the Wilkesboro fresh plant will be converted to a bulk processing facility, which will send chicken to be further-processed and packaged...
    Michael Kraus
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    Business Strategies

    Smucker to Shutter Hostess’ Former HQ in Lenexa, Kansas

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 6, 2024
    Closure of the former headquarters will result in the layoff of 79 workers, brought about by the continued integration of the Hostess business into the Smucker organization.
    GSDesign
    Italian Salami sausage slices, isolated on white background
    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Smithfield Completes Acquisition of Nashville Dry Sausage Plant

    Andy Hanacek
    July 31, 2024
    Cargill sold the Tennessee dry sausage production facility to Smithfield, which will use the added capacity to make a stronger growth play in its packaged meats division.
    Collins Unlimited
    Two Frozen Sausage and Cheese Sandwiches
    Business Strategies

    Monogram Foods to Close Dickson, Tennessee, Frozen Sandwich Plant

    Andy Hanacek
    July 25, 2024
    Just two-and-a-half years after swooping in to save the plant from closure, Monogram Foods announces the Dickson plant will be closed by the end of October.
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    Bakery & Baked Goods

    Rich Products to Close Fridley, Minnesota, Facility

    Andy Hanacek
    July 23, 2024
    The plant was acquired in February 2020 from TreeHouse Foods and will shut down by the end of the year to help Rich’s improve operations efficiency.
    LightField Studios
    Coffee roaster cylinder roasting and mixing coffee beans
    Beverage Products

    Keurig Dr Pepper Shuttering Windsor, Virginia, Roasting Facility

    Andy Hanacek
    July 18, 2024
    Production will shift to Spartanburg County, S.C., facility, which KDP is currently expanding.

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    Careers

    Land O’Frost to Shutter Chicago Plant, Lay Off 215 Workers

    Andy Hanacek
    May 13, 2024
    Facility in the Pullman neighborhood produced DaBecca Natural Foods branded products, a company acquired by Land O’Frost in 2022.
    Towne Post Network
    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.