More tough news out of Nebraska…
Nebraska’s food manufacturing industry is bracing for a major loss as WK Kellogg Co. announced it will shut down its long-running cereal plant in Omaha, a move that will eliminate more than five hundred jobs and end one of the state’s most recognizable industrial operations.
The company confirmed that production will wind down over the next year, with the plant expected to close entirely by late 2026. The facility has been operating in Omaha for decades, producing some of Kellogg’s most familiar breakfast products.
The decision comes amid steep cost pressures across the food industry. Companies are consolidating older plants and shifting production toward larger, more efficient facilities to reduce overhead. Rising costs for grains, packaging, and transport have strained margins, while shifting consumer habits and trade volatility have added new uncertainty…