By DTN Staff

OMAHA (DTN) -- JBS USA will close its beef production facility in Souderton, Pennsylvania, and a value-added facility in Memphis, Tennessee, displacing workers at both plants as the company restructures operations across its U.S. network, the company stated in a news release.

The company did not disclose the number of employees affected or a timeline for the closures but said it will offer workers the opportunity to apply for open positions at other JBS facilities nationwide and provide on-site transition support, according to the release. JBS USA is one of the largest beef processors in the United States, operating plants across multiple states.

The company framed the closures as part of a broader restructuring aimed at modernizing operations and improving long-term competitiveness. Production volume from both closed facilities will be absorbed into other plants within the JBS network, which the company said will maintain supply continuity for customers.

JBS USA cited recent capital investments in Texas, Georgia, and Iowa focused on expanding prepared foods and value-added capabilities as evidence of its continued commitment to domestic operations. Earlier this year, the company merged its beef and case-ready businesses into a single integrated platform designed to improve efficiency and expand value-added output across its system.

JBS USA is a subsidiary of JBS S.A., one of the world's largest protein processors. The Souderton and Memphis closures represent a consolidation move within an existing U.S. footprint rather than an exit from any commodity segment, as the company continues to invest in select high-growth facilities.

For producers, the closure of two JBS processing facilities could tighten regional cattle procurement options in Pennsylvania and Tennessee, making it important to assess alternative marketing channels and packer relationships ahead of any operational shutdown dates.

-- Supplied by JBS USA.

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