#food

Every time I go to the BTC I get sick. What am I doing wrong? Are there certain foods I need to avoid?

I'm going to send a pallet of fig newtons to all my stores on the way out

Two former employees, laid off during the pandemic, found their true passion in food. They started a flauta business, initially selling from their home and at pop-up events. The business quickly gained a following on social media, attracting customers across the region. They are now expanding to include a food truck. The founders are grateful for their success and the opportunity to pursue their culinary dreams.

Fresno, California

https://www.fresnobee.com/living/food-drink/article316061221.html

A contract termination has led to significant job losses at a beef-packaging facility. Fortrex, a food safety company, will lay off 53 employees in Kuna. These layoffs are a direct result of the abrupt end of their contract with CS Beef Packers. The affected workers include various roles within the food safety and sanitation departments. Fortrex is offering some employees a chance to transfer to other locations.

Kuna, Idaho

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article316460573.html

Parkhurst Dining will permanently cease its operations at Bridgewater College. This closure will result in the layoff of 65 employees. The company's contract with the college was not renewed for the upcoming academic year. Positions impacted include cooks, baristas, and supervisors. All affected employees will be permanently laid off by July 1.

Bridgewater, Virginia

https://virginiabusiness.com/parkhurst-to-shut-down-operations-at-bridgewater-college-laying-off-65/

I was not able to make it. How was the food? Was it crowded? Did everyone get stock shares or a car?

Texas State is changing its campus food provider. Chartwells employees face 183 layoffs. Compass Group USA issued a WARN notice. These layoffs will take effect on May 31. Aramark is the potential new dining service vendor.

San Marcos, Texas

https://universitystar.com/35371/news/txst-changes-food-providers-nearly-200-jobs-affected/

Chartwells is losing its food service contract at St. Cloud State University. This change will result in 153 layoffs at the university's dining operation. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on July 1st. Sodexo will take over the dining services contract. Sodexo plans to offer employment to current hourly staff.

Saint Cloud, MN

https://knsiradio.com/2026/04/24/826369/

I currently live on $5 chickens, but I’m moving to the hub and I’m considering paying the extra dollar for the work chicken. Does anyone have an ingredient list? I prefer eating clean and hope this will reduce my trips to the store. I’m particularly interested in comparing the taste, size, and ingredients of these chickens to Costco chickens.

Food companies are reducing their workforces. This trend is driven by margin pressure, changing consumer tastes, and increased automation. Tyson Foods is closing a Nebraska plant, impacting approximately 5,000 positions. Nestle, PepsiCo, and Molson Coors also announced significant job cuts. Industry experts foresee ongoing workforce reductions and facility closures.

https://foodinstitute.com/focus/rolling-layoffs-hit-food-manufacturers-as-profit-pressures-intensify/

Welcome to the new normal! We are all being put out to pasture due to AI.

BLONO State Farmers there are lots of food-banks and other resources available. Best be prepared as many of you have been living check to check.
God Save and Bless America!
#fudebbie
#coffeejon

I don't know who's over food certification testing but there is so many people in my club that expired it's ridiculous and I need to be tested and everytime I ask management they say we will get back to you

United Source One, a food distribution firm, laid off eight employees. The layoffs occurred on March 4 at its Belcamp facility. A WARN notice was filed on March 11, 2026. The company did not provide a reason for these job cuts. United Source One specializes in exporting American food products internationally.

Belcamp, Maryland

https://whatnow.com/news/trending/26-year-old-food-logistics-firm-cuts-jobs-at-belcamp-site/

Block, Square's parent company, announced 40% workforce layoffs. Square's food and beverage division experienced significant staff reductions. Its head, Ming-Tai Huh, and many colleagues were among those let go. Restaurants using Square POS systems are now concerned about service changes. Block maintains its commitment to the restaurant community remains strong.

https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/restaurants-wonder-what-squares-mass-layoffs-will-mean-them

Are they food coordi store going to get cut? Also where is ny DSD?

Are they still bringing in fast food for inside reps? You’d think they’d try something more thoughtful to keep people energized and engaged during long days at their desks.

I’m talking any building in RR, breakfast or lunch, it pretty much gets me every time. I can’t be alone.

Food Companies Announce Widespread Job Cuts Amid Pressures

https://foodinstitute.com/focus/rolling-layoffs-hit-food-manufacturers-as-profit-pressures-intensify/

Food manufacturers are laying off thousands of workers. This trend is driven by margin pressure and changing consumer tastes. Tyson Foods is cutting 5,000 jobs and closing a Nebraska plant. Nestle announced 16,000 global workforce reductions. PepsiCo, Molson Coors, and others also reported significant job cuts.

2026 looks to be another horrible year. 5 states removing soda from snap benefits, and more to come. Have you heard a plan to make that up, because I have not. No plan, no results, more layoffs.

Amazon plans to fully "Amazonify" Whole Foods by flooding shelves with cheap, mass-produced junk food like Doritos, Pepsi, and Kraft singles to chase Walmart shoppers and low income customers, while quietly phasing out premium organic lines to cut costs and line their pockets. thousands of long-time store managers and grocery/front end staff will face massive layoffs as robots take over stocking (the same robots they have in warehouses right now) and checkout duties, because this year Amazon is plotting to rebrand select locations as hybrid Amazon Fresh warehouses stocked mostly with private-label basics and call it "Fresh by Whole Foods Market"

Any views on what sku to be cut? Retail and foodservice or just one? The 20% in the announcement?

Paired with Quaker sell off counts as those sku out?

Company: Meati Holdings
Source: AgFunderNews

New owner of Meati insists brand ‘poised for growth’ after mass layoffs, staff say there’s ‘no plan, just a shutdown and silence’
Summary: After AgFunderNews reported mass layoffs at Meati’s Thornton, Colorado plant, the new owner issued a release saying the site was unprofitable but the brand was poised for growth. Former employees disputed the narrative, saying accounts were frozen and operations halted.
City: Thornton
State: Colorado
https://agfundernews.com/new-owner-of-meati-insists-brand-poised-for-growth-after-mass-layoffs-staff-say-theres-no-plan-just-a-shutdown-and-silence

Sirna and Sons Produce will close its distribution center in December.
About 45 employees will lose their jobs.
The plant is on US-20.
The announcement came Friday.
Layoffs begin December 2.
The company will move to a smaller cross-dock facility.

Saputo Cheese to close Suamico manufacturing plant by end of December, laying off 240
https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/money/companies/2025/09/06/saputo-cheese-to-close-green-bay-area-plant-lay-off-240-workers/86012895007/
Suamico Cheese Inc. says it will close its manufacturing facility in December, according to a letter sent to state DWD.
Company: Saputo Cheese
Number of People Laid Off: 240
Locations: Suamico, WI

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. will permanently close its manufacturing plant in Suamico, Wisconsin, by the end of December, resulting in the loss of 240 jobs. The company disclosed the closure in a September 3 letter to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Layoffs will be phased, beginning in November and continuing through December.

The decision to shut down the Suamico plant was first announced in February 2023. Saputo said the closure is part of its plan to consolidate and modernize operations. Packaging operations currently performed in Suamico will be shifted to a newer packaging and distribution facility in Franklin, Wisconsin, where more than 650 jobs are being created.

Saputo Inc., the Montreal-based parent company, has also recently expanded in the region with the opening of a cold storage distribution center in Caledonia, southeastern Wisconsin. While the Suamico closure marks a significant loss for workers in northeastern Wisconsin, the company is repositioning its operations further south to streamline efficiency and support growth.

Hormel Foods lays off 135 workers at Tucker facility

The company's decision to stop bacon production at the plant is the reason for the layoffs, a company spokesperson said.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/08/26/hormel-foods-lays-off-135-workers-tucker-facility/

Atlanta News First
Aug/27/2025 12:24 AM
Location: Tucker, Georgia

Fred Meyer layoffs hit Portland amid Kroger reorganization

• Fred Meyer parent company Kroger is cutting 1000 jobs across the country as part of a reorganization strategy that started Aug. 26.

https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2025/08/26/fred-meyer-hq-layoffs-kroger-reorg.html

The Business Journals
Aug/26/2025 09:24 PM

Kroger said the cuts impact less than 1000 employees as the grocer continues shaving off costs....
https://www.grocerydive.com/news/kroger-cuts-hundreds-corporate-jobs/758694/
Media: Grocery Dive
Aug/26/2025 09:24 PM

What’s the best food from the cafe?

Is the food on the cork site part of the forced wfr attempts.

The standard of the food is frankly disgusting and the menu that gets sent out weekly is often incorrect.

I've been thinking is the food designed to try to destroy our will and quit?

Envision group being gutted. Losing over 20 people and Foodbuy eliminating about 30. Most were long tenure associates with over 10 years of service with compensation over $120,000

Another Ultra-Processed Food Warning..

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/cutting-one-food-type-could-nearly-double-weight-loss-study-suggests