Large chicken producer abruptly announces closure of U.S. plant, catching locals off guard
One of the nation’s largest vertically integrated chicken producers will be shutting down one of its plants in Campbell County, Tennessee.
George’s Inc. announced it would be closing its Caryville food processing plant, WVLT-TV reported.
The move would jeopardize the livelihoods of around 200 of the company’s employees during a time of record-high inflation and soaring gas prices, according to the news station.
Campbell County Mayor E.L Morton told WLVT-TV that he was working to ensure the plant would remain open, so the closure would not hurt employees’ livelihoods.
“I have contacted the Tennessee Economic and Community Development staff to request assistance in keeping the plant open or facilitating a sale to another operator,” Morton said. “I have requested Governor Lee’s assistance as well.” – READ MORE
Responses