According to a report published by Business NC, a plant in Fayetteville is closing its doors, and 68 workers will be laid off.
According to the report, Nitta Gelatin, which has its headquarters in Morrisville, “makes gelatin and collagen ingredients for food products and dietary supplements.”. The company stated that it will begin laying workers off on March 24. According to the report, the company said that it was closing because of “financial challenges and market conditions.”.
Nitta Gelatin is a Japanese-based company and has 15 plants in six countries. The gelatin industry is major and is used to make sour cream, yogurt, ice cream, and specialty desserts.