Texas is reeling from two latest blows in the food-industry sector this year, with major employers shutting down operations and leaving hundreds of workers without jobs.
Meal-kit provider HelloFresh recently closed its distribution centre in Grand Prairie, laying off about 273 employees. The company said it was consolidating functions into its Irving site to reduce costs and boost efficiency.
And unfortunately, that’s not all.
Snack-food manufacturer Flagstone Foods – parent of the popular brand Emerald Nuts – has announced it will shut down its plant in El Paso by December 19th, impacting another 200+ jobs. The company said production will shift to North Carolina and Alabama as part of a strategic consolidation…