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723 jobs being lost as Tyson Foods closes Eagle Mountain facility
KSL News • • business
Key Points:
- Tyson Foods is closing its case-ready meat facility in Eagle Mountain, Utah, resulting in the loss of 723 jobs due to a historic cattle shortage and company restructuring.
- The closure, planned around October 12, has deeply impacted employees like Marydel Lewis, who expressed shock and concern about her future employment.
- Local officials, including Eagle Mountain's economic development director and Utah's commissioner of Food and Agriculture, are working to support affected workers and emphasize the challenges posed by drought, fires, and supply issues.
- Tyson Foods invested $300 million in the Utah plant, highlighting the significance of local food production and the economic impact of the closure on the community.
- In addition to the Utah facility, Tyson is closing another plant in Illinois and seeking to sell one in Washington, while committing to assist displaced workers and maintain its protein supply.
