Monogram Foods, a US-based convenience products manufacturer, is facing the closure of its plant in Dickson, Tennessee, putting 240 jobs at risk. The decision to shut down the facility was made due to a decrease in demand for the products it produces.
Monogram acquired the Dickson plant three years ago with hopes of making it a profitable site. Despite exploring various options to keep the operations running, the company could not find a viable solution for its business.
Employees at the plant will be considered for positions at Monogram’s other locations, ensuring minimal disruptions to customer services. Monogram, with annual revenues of around $1.4bn, focuses on manufacturing meat snacks, appetisers, assembled sandwiches, bacon products, and other convenience items.
Pritzker Private Capital acquired a significant stake in Monogram in 2021, signaling a strategic investment in the company. However, Monogram faced challenges last October when fined for using child labor at its meat snacks plant, highlighting compliance issues within its operations.
The US Department of Labor found multiple instances of child labor at the Monogram facility, raising concerns about working conditions and safety protocols. Despite these setbacks, Monogram remains a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, employing over 4,000 workers across 13 manufacturing facilities in seven states.
