Hundreds of Jobs to be Lost as Kellogg’s Plant in Nebraska Plans Closure; Cereal Fans Voice Concern

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Author’s Note

This article is based on corporate postings and accredited media reports. All linked information within this article is fully-attributed to the following outlets: Adobe Stock, Facebook.com and The-Sun.com.

Introduction

After 82 years in business, a Nebraska Kellogg's plant has been announced as permanently closing in 2026, collectively with another closing Kellogg's plant in Memphis, Tennessee leaving behind approximately 550 jobs and widespread concerns about the future of the breakfast cereal brand.

The Kellogg's company's second quarter net sales fell 3.9%, forcing "some serious changes" per an August 6th report from The-Sun.com.

Let us explore.

Kellogg's, 2024

The August 6th report from The-Sun.com states the following as it regards social media response to the announcement of the pending Nebraska Kellogg's plant closure: "This is devastating and heartbreaking!! This is not cool and praying," one shared on Facebook. A second wrote, "The breakfast cereal business is dying anyway. I feel so sorry for the employees."

A cursory glance of other Facebook posts, as linked above, displays similar sentiments.

Further, no entity has yet been announced as taking the place of the plant once closed.

Conclusion

This is a developing story. In the event of pertinent updates regarding matters as discussed herein, I will share them here on NewsBreak.

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