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As of Nov. 4, the company terminated more than 420 employees at its manufacturing facility on Silver Star Road, according to Florida’s WARN Act notice website.

The company acquired the facility in 2017 when it purchased the assets of Comfort Foods, which became a 100% wholly owned subsidiary.

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry.

The company will provide additional information about the decision when it releases its 2025 fiscal year’s fourth quarter results.

The company announced plans to close one facility in Sparks, Nevada and one in Cobourg, Ontario by the end of 2025.

Following the closure of the facility, expected growth in the Asia-Pacific region will be supported by Oatly’s existing facilities in Europe.

Lamb Weston reported it would reduce its global workforce of 10,000 by 4% and eliminate unfilled job positions.

The indefinite closing of the company's Jarratt, Va., facility coincides with the company's decision to discontinue liverwurst after multiple related illnesses were linked to the product produced there.

The company says it is investing in its manufacturing sites, leveraging its network of leading co-manufacturing partners, and closing inefficient sites and shifting production to more modern and effective plants.

The company plans to close its Sheboygan County plant, financial details were not released.