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Borden Dairy closes Lafayette plant, eliminating 149 jobs

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What happened

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Borden Dairy announced the permanent closure of its 60-year-old plant in Lafayette, Louisiana, effective January 9. The closure will eliminate 149 jobs. Borden stated the decision was made because the plant could no longer sustain operations in Lafayette. The company is coordinating operational adjustments with its customers and suppliers.

From nola.com

Why it matters

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The closure impacts the local economy of Lafayette and the Acadiana region. Borden was the only purchaser of milk for 259 independent family farms. The company's customers included Food Lion, Walmart, and Starbucks, which requires sourcing adjustments.

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Who's involved

  • BordenThe company operating the plant that is closing in Lafayette.
  • LafayetteThe city where the plant is located and is closing.
  • Food LionOne of the major grocery store customers of Borden Dairy.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Food LionSpeculative

    Food Lion might need to adjust its sourcing to manage the disruption in supply chain.

  • LouisianaSpeculative

    Louisiana might experience a direct loss of 149 jobs and industrial capacity.

  • AcadianaSpeculative

    The Acadiana region might face direct operational and employment loss.

  • Lafayette ParishSpeculative

    Lafayette Parish might see a loss of tax revenue and jobs.

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