National Beef to close California facility
06/02/2014
The US packer, which opened a wet blue hide processing facility in Missouri in 2009, said 1,300 employees will be impacted by the closure and will be offered support, including assistance finding employment at other National Beef facilities.
"This was a very difficult decision for us to make because of the impact on our employees and suppliers,” said National Beef CEO Tim Klein. “We are optimistic about the long-term prospects for US beef demand and we will continue to focus on expanding our position as the industry leader in value-added beef products."
National Beef has not determined the future status of the facility, which will close in April.
At the start of 2013, the US herd size reached the lowest levels since 1952.
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