Independence Premium Foods to lay off 41 workers at Independence dog food plant
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Location: Independence, Iowa, USA.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
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 cut 41 jobs in IA as of August 9, 2026.
LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at Foods Co since March 2026, including 107 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 1 additional event known from news reporting.
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