AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT NO MEAT FACTORY

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada-based No Meat Factory, a plant-based contract food manufacturer specializing in vegan alternatives like veggie burgers, nuggets, and seafood substitutes, has announced the closure of its 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Stanwood, Washington.

The closure impacts 123 employees whose termination coincides with the plant closure on September 16, 2026.

The company did not comment on the closure, and the closure leaves No Meat Factory with its remaining facility in Coldstream, British Columbia.

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT JBS USA

Greeley, Colorado-based JBS USA Holdings, a meat processing company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Brazilian multinational JBS S.A., has announced it is closing two major meat processing facilities to restructure its manufacturing footprint and optimize its supply chains. Affected are a beef production plant in Souderton, Pennsylvania, and a value-added beef facility in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Souderton, Pennsylvania, closure impacts roughly 1,485 employees, and the Memphis, Tennessee, closure impacts 208 employees.

According to USA CEO Wesley Batista Filho, “These decisions are never easy because they directly affect our team members and the communities where we operate. We are deeply grateful to the team members at these facilities for their efforts and contributions over many years. Our focus right now is on supporting them with transparency, respect, and access to new opportunities wherever possible. JBS USA is investing heavily in the United States and in the future of food production. At the same time, we must ensure our operations are efficient, modern, and positioned to compete. By investing where we are growing and making difficult adjustments where needed, we are building a stronger and more resilient company.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT FRESHREALM

Lancaster, Texas-based FreshRealm, a provider of prepared fresh meal solutions, is in the midst of a major collapse, including a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2026, and is currently undergoing restructuring.

As a consequence of its precarious financial situation, the company will lay off 1,000+ employees, including 637 at its Linden, New Jersey, facility and 228 at its Tracy, California, facility. Layoffs will take effect between June 2026 and July 2026, subject to Court orders.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael Lippold noted, “We have built a business that serves an important need in the fresh food and meal space, and we remain focused on continuing to serve our customers while supporting our employees, suppliers, and partners through this transition. Our agreement with Blue Apron, and the actions we are taking, create a clearer path forward for the business. We continue to believe in the long-term potential of the platform following the Blue Apron transition. We are proud of the platform we have built and the role we play in helping our partners bring fresh meals to more people in more places. I want to thank our employees, customers, suppliers, and partners for their continued support as we move through this process and work toward the next phase for FreshRealm.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?