US turkey processor Butterball has confirmed the closure of a plant in Colorado.
Butterball said the move to close the facility in Longmont was “necessary” due to increased input costs and the need to streamline operations.
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The company said that the US government’s subsidies on the production of ethanol, “record” fuel prices and increasing grain prices had contributed to an increase in the firm’s operating costs. The facility, which currently employs 350 workers, is due to close 31 December.
“The decision to close a facility is one of the most difficult decisions a company can make. After long and careful consideration, amid record high ingredient costs, our company has come to the conclusion that we must take these steps in order to improve our overall effectiveness,” said Butterball president and chief executive officer Rod Brenneman.
The company said it is working with staff at the Longmont facility to provide career support and discuss job opportunities at different locations throughout company operations.
Butterball produces more than 1bn pounds of turkey each year, and the company supplies its products to more than 50 countries. The company has six plants located throughout the US.
