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Swift Beef Company to Cut 374 Jobs Amid Plant Closure in 2026

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
374
PLANNED DATE
Feb 1, 2026

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Swift Beef Company, a subsidiary of JBS, is set to cut 374 jobs due to the upcoming closure of its beef processing plant in February 2026. This decision comes as the company faces challenges from cattle shortages, which are putting pressure on meat prices in the United States. The layoffs are part of a broader trend affecting the meat industry, but specific details regarding the plant's location and affected departments were not disclosed. The planned job cuts highlight the ongoing struggles within the sector as it adapts to changing market conditions.

Swift Beef Company cut 374 jobs as of February 1, 2026.

LayoffTalk has tracked 5 layoff events at Swift Beef Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,622 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Swift Beef Company.

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Swift Beef Company
Consumer Staples
5
EVENTS TRACKED
1,996
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 26, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 26, 2025