Tyson Foods to close plants in Kansas, Pennsylvania, resulting in hundreds of layoffs

Hundreds of workers face layoffs in the months ahead as Tyson Foods plans to shutter plants in Kansas and Pennsylvania.

Kansas Plant To Close In February

Tyson Foods will reportedly shutter the company’s Emporia, Kansas, beef and pork plant in February 2025, resulting in the layoff of about 800 workers, the Kansas Reflector reports.

Tyson said that about 200 of those workers would be shifted to the Holcomb facility, and others would be offered transfer opportunities.

The city of Emporia issued the following statement on the plant closure:

“The City of Emporia, along with Lyon County, the Regional Development Association, Emporia Main Street, Emporia Chamber of Commerce, Flint Hills Technical College, and Emporia State University, acknowledges the announced closure of Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc set for February of 2025. Our thoughts are with the employees and families affected by this transition. Tyson has been a valuable corporate partner over the years, and we are grateful for their contributions to our community.

Our collective priority is to support impacted workers. We are collaborating with local organizations, state agencies, and workforce development partners to provide resources, job placement assistance, and training opportunities.“

“The news of Tyson’s closing its plant in Emporia breaks my heart. This facility is one of the largest employers in the region, and its closure will leave hundreds unemployed. This is devastating news for these families and the community, especially at Christmas time,” said Kansas Senator Roger Marshall.

Philadelphia Tyson Locations To Close In January

Tyson Foods has also filed notice with Pennsylvania labor officials indicating that it will close two facilities in Philadelphia in 2025.

According to the WARN notice, Tyson will close two Philadelphia plants located at 4001 North American Street and at 520 East Huntington Park Avenue on January 31, 2025.

A total of 229 workers will be affected by the plant closures.

Tyson Foods stated the Philadelphia facility closures were made to increase operational efficiency.