Tyson Foods Shuts Down Meat Plant in Kansas, Affecting Over 800 Jobs

Tyson Foods Inc, the largest meat company in the United States by sales, is preparing to permanently close its meat plant in Emporia, Kansas. This closure will affect over 800 employees currently working at the facility. The company communicated this decision in a letter sent to state officials on Monday.

The closure of the Emporia facility is part of a series of shutdowns that have included the halt of operations at six chicken facilities across the U.S. since the beginning of 2023. Additionally, the company has also closed a pork facility in Iowa.

These closures have led to the layoff of thousands of workers nationwide, indicating a significant reduction in Tyson's workforce in the United States. The shutdown of the Emporia facility adds to the job losses in the heart of America, where Tyson Foods serves as a major employer. This move reflects ongoing adjustments in the company's operations, although specific reasons for the closure were not disclosed in the announcement.