Bacon production has officially come to an end at Hormel Foods’ longtime Georgia facility, as the company restructures its manufacturing operations to modernize its supply chain and cut costs.
Hormel confirmed in early October that it is discontinuing bacon production at its plant in Tucker, located just northeast of Atlanta. The decision is part of the company’s “Transform and Modernize” initiative — a sweeping internal program aimed at updating older facilities and realigning production across its U.S. network.
A spokesperson said the move stems from “the age of the equipment and the substantial investment required to align with our long-term strategic objectives.” In short, Hormel determined that the plant’s bacon line was no longer efficient enough to justify upgrades, leading to the decision to end that part of production.
The Tucker facility will continue operating in a limited capacity, but the bacon line shutdown marks the end of an era for one of Georgia’s better-known food plants. The company did not disclose how many workers are affected, though industry analysts note that even a partial closure can ripple through local suppliers and logistics networks…