'It’s going to hurt the town of Monterey' Longtime Perdue employee reacts to chicken processing plant closure

'It’s going to hurt the town of Monterey' Longtime Perdue employee reacts to chicken processing plant closure

Last week, Perdue Farms announced they would be closing their massive chicken processing plant in Monterey. All 433 employees will lose their jobs.

Perdue Farms to Close Monterey Chicken Plant

Perdue said its closure is part of a modernization of its supply chain and follows a strategic business and financial review. For the small town of Monterey and larger Putnam County, the news came as a shock. It's the largest employer in Monterey. ... Continue reading: Perdue Farms to Close Monterey Chicken Plant.

Perdue Farms Tennessee chicken plant to close

Perdue Farms Tennessee chicken plant to close The closure will result in the loss of 433 jobs