JBS Closes Memphis Plant After 200 Jobs Lost

JBS is shutting down its Memphis meatpacking plant—taking 208 jobs—just months after closing a Pennsylvania facility, sending shockwaves through a workforce that’s seen the Memphis site since 1987. CEO Wesley Batista Filho says the moves are tough but necessary, pledging support through transition. The closures echo pandemic-era disruptions, reminding us how fragile even essential industries can be—and how fast careers can shift when giants pivot. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bca6f54e4bfea1e0