Tyson Foods prepares to close its Eagle Mountain facility, affecting 723 workers.
Tyson Foods is preparing to close its Eagle Mountain facility in Utah, resulting in the loss of 723 jobs. The company announced that the closure is part of a broader restructuring of its beef business to consolidate operations as the industry faces a historic cattle shortage. Originally opening in 2021 with a $300 million investment, the plant served as a case-ready beef and pork facility. The company plans to shift capacity from Eagle Mountain and its Joslin, Illinois facility to other locations, including Dakota City, Nebraska, and Amarillo, Texas. Tyson Foods acknowledged the impact on the local community and stated it will support employees during the transition by helping them apply for open positions at other company facilities. The closure follows U.S. Department of Agriculture data showing continued supply constraints in the cattle inventory.
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