15 Dec 2025
JBS to Close Swift Beef Plant in California
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JBS Announces Closure of California Beef Plant
JBS USA, a subsidiary of the world’s largest meat processing company, has announced the permanent closure of its Swift Beef Company packing facility in Riverside, California. The plant is scheduled to cease operations on February 2, 2026, a move that will result in the loss of 374 jobs.
The closure is a significant event for the California meat processing industry and reflects the ongoing trend of consolidation and operational adjustments within the broader US meatpacking sector.
The decision to close the Riverside facility is part of a series of strategic moves by major meatpackers in response to changing market dynamics, including shifts in cattle supply and operational costs. The closure will have a considerable impact on the local economy and the affected employees. The company has not announced any plans to relocate the affected workers to other facilities.
Source: AOL News | 15 December 2025