Foods Co

Independence Premium Foods, a newly formed maker of human-grade dog food operating in the former Blue Buffalo plant in Independence, Iowa, plans to lay off 41 employees effective Aug. 9. The company, which received $1.5 million in state assistance in November 2023 and invested $14.8 million in the facility, says the cuts stem from serving a single customer whose volume is decreasing. The Iowa Economic Development Authority is reviewing whether the layoffs affect the company's commitment tied to the High Quality Jobs grant. CEO Mary Helen Horn said the firm is working to diversify customers and recruit new business to restore jobs and grow operations. The WARN notice lists the effective date and the company is engaging with state officials to adjust the agreement timeline.

Foods Co. is closing a grocery store in South Sacramento, resulting in the layoff of 58 employees. The article reports the store closure as the direct cause of the job losses at that specific location. No department-level breakdown or broader companywide cuts are mentioned. The piece provides local context about the closure but does not specify the exact date the layoffs took effect or additional severance and transition details.