Meat giant JBS is closing a case-ready production plant in the US, impacting more than 300 jobs. According to a WARN notice filed with California’s Employment Development Department, the Swift Beef Company facility in Riverside will shut down on 2 February. Some 374 jobs will be affected, the filing noted. In a statement to Just Food, JBS USA, the US unit of the Brazilian meat giant, said the move is part of a strategy to “optimise its value-added and case-ready business” and “simplify” operations. Pro ...

Core Points - Smithfield Foods partnered with Festival Foods to donate over 34,000 pounds of protein to local food pantries in Wisconsin, addressing food insecurity during the holiday season [1][4] - The donation will provide more than 137,000 servings of food, including ham, bacon, and pork chops, to support families in need [4][5] - Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein across the U.S. since 2008, with significant contributions in 2024 [8] Company Initiatives - Smithfield Foods emphasizes community support as a core value, aiming to strengthen local communities through food donations [2][8] - Festival Foods has been active in combating hunger through its Food for Neighbors and Paw Away Hunger programs, raising over $3.6 million since 2004 [7] - Paul's Pantry and St. Joseph Food Program are key partners in this initiative, serving thousands of families and addressing the rising demand for food assistance in Wisconsin [5][6][13] Impact on Community - The donation from Smithfield and Festival Foods is expected to make a tangible impact on food insecurity, particularly during the critical holiday season [4][5] - Paul's Pantry distributed nearly five million pounds of food to over 5,400 families last year, highlighting the ongoing need for food assistance in the region [4][12] - St. Joseph Food Program reported over 33,000 client visits from 2,900 families in 2024, indicating a significant rise in demand for food support [5][6]

This story was originally published on Supply Chain Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Supply Chain Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Hormel Foods is discontinuing bacon production at its Tucker, Georgia, plant to optimize its manufacturing footprint, the company said in an email to Supply Chain Dive. The company shut down the line at the plant because of “the age of the equipment and the substantial investment required to align with our long-term strategic objectives,” p ...