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Maker's Pride will close its manufacturing facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Shakopee, Minnesota, by Q3 2026, following a review of its manufacturing network and growth strategy. The closures aim to enhance efficiency and support innovation as the company modernizes operations with advanced automation.

Transition resources will be provided to impacted employees. The company recognizes the impact of these closures on local communities and remains committed to fair treatment during the transition. In a separate incident, a contracted worker died at Rio Tinto's Kennecott copper mine in Utah, leading to a temporary suspension of operations. The incident is under investigation.