JBS closes operations at two factories in the United States

JBS reported this Friday (12) the closure of two units in the United States amid a scenario of reduced cattle supply in the country. Operations were closed at a beef processing plant in Pennsylvania and at a higher value-added products plant located in Memphis, Tennessee.

In a statement, the CEO of JBS USA, Wesley Batista Filho, stated that the decision was difficult due to the impacts on employees and local communities. According to him, the company is focused on offering support to affected employees, with transparency, respect and opportunities for relocation to other company units.

JBS USA highlighted that the measures are part of a broader strategy aimed at long-term growth, modernization and competitiveness in the United States.

Over the last year, the company has made significant investments in new facilities and improvements in several operations across the country, including major expansions in the states of Texas, Georgia and Iowa. The projects aim to expand the production capacity of prepared foods and higher value-added products, modernize operations and reinforce the company's ability to serve its customers in the coming years.

"JBS USA is investing heavily in the United States and in the future of food production," said Batista Filho. "At the same time, we need to ensure our operations are efficient, modern and competitive. By investing where we are growing and making difficult adjustments where they are needed, we are building a stronger, more resilient company."

Earlier this year, JBS USA integrated its beef and retail-ready packaged products businesses into a more unified platform, with the aim of increasing efficiency, improving productivity and expanding production capacity for higher value-added items.

In a statement, JBS informed that the production of the units that will be deactivated will be absorbed by other plants in its network in the United States, in order to preserve the supply of products and customer service.

The company also reinforced its commitment to the North American agricultural sector, highlighting the continuity of partnerships with ranchers, producers and rural communities in different regions of the country.

Despite adjustments to operations, the company maintains a positive outlook for the coming years. According to the CEO of JBS USA, Wesley Batista Filho, the global demand for proteins continues to expand, which supports the company's investments in modernization, efficiency and growth. According to the executive, the announced changes seek to strengthen the company's competitiveness and ensure better conditions to serve the market in the long term.

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Source: CNN