The economy is slowing, and even business-friendly states like Alabama are feeling the bite.
And that goes double for the food industry, where the combination of inflation, supply chain realignments, and slumping demand (both domestically and from foreign boycotts of American goods) have absolutely pummeled businesses.
So it’s not surprising that states like Alabama that have been the beneficiaries of the previous food manufacturing boom…are now some of the hardest-hit states as companies pull back.
After acquiring Berry Global, Amcor announced earlier this year that it was shuttering the Berry factory in Lanett, Alabama. The facility manufactured plastic for packaging and shipping (including food packaging), and it’s one of a number of food packaging facilities we’ve seen close this year.
That’s cold comfort to the 112 employees who were laid off, however.
Nor were these the only layoffs locals have faced – Phenix City saw 165 workers laid off at a local chicken processing plant earlier this year, too.
This year is certainly a rough time to be in manufacturing – and especially food-related manufacturing.
If you have any leads or ideas for these hard-working folks who are just down on their luck, please share in the comments.
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