San Joaquin Valley Meat Processor to Retain Jobs Following California State Settlement With Owner

Attorney General Rob Bonta praised the settlement, emphasizing the importance of preserving jobsPhoto byDonald GiannattionUnsplash

A San Joaquin Valley meat processor, which recently announced 178 layoffs in Fresno, will keep its remaining 700 employees for at least a year under a state lawsuit settlement. The California Attorney General's Office revealed on Thursday that the Fresno Cargill beef processing plant will remain operational and retain its workforce at current or improved pay levels. The settlement, reached in Los Angeles Superior Court, follows the Central Valley Meat Company's acquisition of Cargill Meat Solutions in May, which prompted concerns about further layoffs and reduced market competition. Attorney General Rob Bonta praised the settlement, emphasizing the importance of preserving jobs and maintaining competition in the region's critical food processing sector.