Tampa, Florida-based Mosaic Company, the largest U.S. producer of potash and phosphate fertilizers, has announced a reduction in force related to the availability of sulfur feedstock used in the production of phosphate fertilizer.
The reduction will impact 206 employees located in Donaldsonville and Convent, Louisiana.
According to a company spokesperson, “As previously disclosed in our Q2 earnings release and discussed during our earnings call, Mosaic is navigating an ongoing challenge related to the availability and cost of sulfur, an essential input for phosphate fertilizer production. The safety of our employees, contractors, communities, and the environment remains Mosaic's highest priority. Mosaic will continue to responsibly manage its facilities and assets, in accordance with regulatory requirements.”
"We recognize how difficult this news is for our employees and their families. Please know that we are committed to supporting them through this transition, with the care and safety of our people and communities as our top priority."
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