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Coverage of Franklin Foods in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 25 · 15:48 UTCMost recent: Jul 13 · 18:19 UTC
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Vermontplace2Dairy Farmers of Americaorganization2HP Hoodorganization2Texasplace1Californiaplace1St. Albans milk processing plantorganization1Kylie Chittendenperson1Kassie Stannardperson1John Ovittperson1Franklin County Cheeseorganization1Hochlandorganization1Perrigoorganization1
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  • BUSINESSJul 13 · 18:19 UTCWTOP DC
    The nation is craving protein, but Vermont dairy isn’t cashing in

    Vermont dairy farms face financial struggles due to high overhead costs, aging infrastructure, and competition from states like Texas, exacerbated by recent dairy plant closures. Vermont farmers report significant losses per 100 pounds of milk produced, contrasting with profits in states like California.

  • BUSINESSJun 25 · 15:48 UTCWTOP DC
    ‘A ray of hope’: A Franklin County dairy facility to reopen this fall amid a spate of shutdowns

    John Ovitt, a longtime plant manager, is reopening the Franklin Foods dairy facility in Franklin County as Franklin County Cheese this fall after it was shuttered by German company Hochland. The reopening follows recent closures of multiple Vermont dairy plants, including Perrigo and HP Hood, and is described as a 'ray of hope' for the struggling industry.

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