Sunday, June 3, 2012

Vlasic closing hits workers, farmers

The closing of the Vlasic pickle plant in Millsboro in August will mean lay-offs for nearly 400 workers and will curtail pickling cucumber production for local farmers.

Pinnacle Foods, parent company for Vlasic, announced just before Memorial Day weekend the Millsboro plant will lay off about 200 full-time workers and nearly 200 part-time workers.

Millsboro Town Manager Faye Lingo said it is difficult to see Vlasic leave.

CONTINUE:  http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/business/story/vlasic-closing-hits-workers-farmers/831670

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