AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT FOSTER FARMS

Livingston, California-based Foster Farms, a poultry processor specializing in chicken and turkey parts, has announced the closure of its Turlock, California turkey processing plant.

The closure will impact 519 employees and commence on May 9, 2025.

According to a company statement, “Foster Farms is closing its fresh turkey operations, Turkey Live Haul, and Turkey Feed Mill. The first employment separations resulting from this closure are expected to occur on or about May 9, 2025. The closure of these locations is anticipated to be permanent. However, not all Foster Farms operations in Turlock are being closed.

“We recognize that this decision impacts the lives of many of our committed team members and does not reflect their efforts,” said Foster Farms CEO Jayson Penn. “We thank the team for their contributions, hard work, and ongoing dedication as we support them throughout this transition.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT LAMB WESTON HOLDINGS

Eagle, Idaho-based Lamb Weston Holdings, a food producer and processor of frozen french fries, waffle fries, and other frozen potato products, has announced plans to close an older, higher-cost potato processing facility in Connell, Washington, and restructure to meet the demands of a reduced business climate.

The overall impact is a 4% reduction in force that will impact 428 employees, including 379 employees located at the soon-to-be potato processing plant in Connell, Washington,

According to President and CEO Tom Werner, “To drive operational and cost efficiencies, we are taking actions that include the permanent closure of an older, higher-cost processing facility and the temporary curtailment of certain production lines and schedules in our manufacturing network. We are also taking actions to reduce operating expenses, including reducing headcount and eliminating certain unfilled job positions, as well as reducing capital expenditures.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT KUNZLER & COMPANY

Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based Kunzler & Company, an independent meat packing company, food manufacturer and processor, has announced it will be closing its main facility on December 7, 2024, after being acquired by the Clemons Food Group.

The closure will impact 193 employees.

A company statement noted, "We understand this news is disappointing and distressing for those who will be affected by the closure of the Lancaster facility. We also recognize that all individual’s affected have contributed to Kunzler’s success, and their dedication and hard work have been invaluable to the company’s history. We are committed to supporting these team members during this transition."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?