Since the closure was announced in March, several workers have left the company before layoffs are administered. The closure affects nearly 1,000 workers.
United Natural Foods Inc. has earned a top score of 100 in the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and is being recognized as a DEI Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.
All along the retail grocery supply chain, companies are stepping up their commitments to ensuring that their employees and customers feel protected and welcome, regardless of their race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion and other identifying factors.
Shortly following Tyson Foods’ announcement that it would close its Van Buren, Ark., facility, Twin Rivers Foods reached out to Tyson employees with an offer to join its team.