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Tyson to close Hillshire Brands plant in Georgia
1+ week, 3+ day ago (221+ words) The meatpacker said recent changes "have made continued operations at the site no longer viable." The closure comes as Tyson consolidates its manufacturing network to focus on production efficiency and cost savings. The meatpacker closed its largest beef plant in…...
Tyson to shutter major beef plant in Nebraska amid US cattle shortage
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (573+ words) The meatpacker is set to lay off more than 3, 200 workers and cut production at a Texas facility'as it positions the business for "long term success." Tyson is making cuts as U. S. cattle herds are at a 75-year low, according to the…...
More states ban soda and "junk food" purchases from SNAP benefits
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (558+ words) Varying state restrictions add more confusion for food companies already struggling with slowing sales. SNAP consumers make up nearly a quarter of spending in the packaged foods industry, according to Numerator, and new restrictions stand to further limit sales at…...