SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Cimpl cattle harvest facility has stopped their operations in Yankton, a news release from American Foods Group says.
The release says all other American Foods Group facilities will remain operational, and promises customers’ supply chains will not be interrupted. AFG said it will divert and accept cattle at other locations.
AFG says they plan to provide continued pay and benefits to employees during the transition and say team members are on-site discussing relocation options.
“We are committed to standing by our employees and doing everything we can to assist them through this challenging time,” said Louie Kohlbeck in a news release, the president of American Foods Group’s Fresh Meats Division.
An “unprecedented cattle cycle and long term industry changes” were cited as the reason for closing.
The Cimpl’s facility was purchased by the Rosen Meat Group in 1988, which acquired
American Foods Group in 2005.
This is a developing story. KELOLAND’s Dan Santella is in Yankton to bring more coverage on-air and online.
