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Perdue Farms will close a chicken production plant in Montray, Tennessee, and will dismiss more than 400 workers and confirm agricultural diving on Tuesday.
The processor mentions how to close the facility on March 28 and handle and supply chicken products for today’s customers. PERDUE spokesman said that to solve the assignment of the Monterey Plant, “Actual Investment to Mainten the Operation,” a spokesman told Agriculture Dive by email.
As part of the closure, about 433 jobs will be removed. The company said it will provide severance pay packages and job support to the affected workers.
PERDUE CEO Kevin McAdams said, “This decision is not lightly made and we are trying to treat and treat all the affected people to dignify and care for dignity, respect and care. “We are proud to express our deepest gratitude to the Montray team for their efforts and devotion and to contribute to our business.”
Poultry processors are one of the latest meat packers that roll back their production capacity. Tyson Foods closed in 2023 6 chicken processing factory Solve supply and demand imbalances and cause costs. Last year, Pure Prairie Farms Suddenly closed Iowa factory after applying for bankruptcy.
Founded in 1920, the perdue was created. Revenue is $ 9.8 billion Last year, chicken, turkey, pork, beef and lamb grew without antibiotics.
Facebook Post Friday, PUTNAM COUNTY Larger Randy Porter The chicken factory said that it is a fixing material in the Montray community for decades.
Potter said, “Our heart and prayer come to 433 employees who will be influenced by closure. “We will work closely with Monterey officials and the Chamber of Commerce to do our best to help the workers in this difficult time.”
