Meatpacking plants closed at an unprecedented rate this year, accelerated by a number of factors such as rising livestock costs, workforce shortages, food safety violations and foodborne illnesses, and ongoing industry consolidation. These challenges, exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, have persisted, leading to at least 15 plant shutdowns each in this year and last—the highest […]
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