Tyson foods partnering with Protix, which produces insects for food.

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This morning I was reading that Tyson Foods is closing down their factory in Perry, Iowa, laying off all of the employees there, and will be opening new factories in sanctuary cities , like New York, where they will hire the “newcomers” (as they are now being called), and have them working in the new factories.
Tyson is doing this because they are now partnering with a company called Protix, which is the world’s largest producer of insects for food.

The new factories will house, breed, and harvest insects like the large cockroaches, that are used for protein in foods. Some of this has already been done, but this new merger will start Tyson Foods producing insects in food on a much larger scale here in the United States. Tyson owns around a dozen other companies, so the bugs will be in the other company’s products as well.
Might be a time to take another look at becoming a vegetarian ?

Tyson Foods Announces Partnership with Protix for More Sustainable Protein Production
 

An October 2023 press release announced a partnership between Tyson Foods, a meat processing company, and Protix, an insect ingredients supplier. However, this collaboration does not involve adding insects to food meant for human consumption. The joint venture aims to construct and operate an insect ingredient facility that will primarily create high-quality insect proteins and lipids for use in pet food, aquaculture, and livestock industries. These insect-based products are not intended for human consumption1. So, rest assured, your chicken nuggets won’t be crawling with bugs! 🐔🐛

But we have seen the Beef is a lot chewier than it used to be. Top Sirloin being like Chuck Steak. Maybe it's the Breed of Cattle slaughtered.
Some Sausages also chewy. A couple of our Diners went to crap with the Plague so we don't eat out anymore. No prices on the menu and tough inedible top sirloins.
 

Lilac said:
More reason to cook from scratch & buy local when you can. The thought of eating bugs that carry diseases like roaches boggles the mind that it's supposed to be ok & good for you. :sick: You wonder what goes through their minds.
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Since they will be having actual insect growing facilities, they probably would not be carrying diseases like wild bugs who eat whatever they find.
The other side to that is that many of the migrants coming here from other countries are also bringing in their diseases when they arrive here, and with those people operating the facility that grows the insects, it is possible for some diseases (like smallpox) that have long been eradicated here in the US, could be transmitted from the workers handling the insects and the processing equipment.

This video talks about laying off the American workers and hiring what they call “asylum seekers”, which could refer to people from many other countries around the world.

 
Lilac said:
More reason to cook from scratch & buy local when you can. The thought of eating bugs that carry diseases like roaches boggles the mind that it's supposed to be ok & good for you. :sick: You wonder what goes through their minds.
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Like yourself, I’m so glad I cook most of the food I eat or my husband does.
The world is changing so fast
 
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It sort of sounds like a Conflict of interests. Hope those Iowa folk get the opportunity to transfer to the new Plant too.
Perry, Iowa situated in the Des Moines Area certainly is a larger Population area. Perry though, maybe 10,000 population.
Its closure will hit the Small Town hard. Most likely the closest Hog Slaughter Plant is in Milan, Mo. Tyson has been
Closing plants on a regular basis since 2020 ?

Many people can't stomach a career at an "Animal cut and Kill." Its easy to understand that the immigrant worker will.
I remember riding in my fathers Stock Truck and delivering hogs and Steers to them. It was sort of morbid is my memory.

My exact thought was Chain Saw Murderers. ... :ROFLMAO: ... Hacksaw Freddy, Hopkins and "Silence of the Lambs." Ugh!

Seeing men haul frozen 1/2 beef into 18-wheeler trailers. Ugh! But somebody got to do it! I new a guy that was a cutter.
He went to work every morning early to sharpen his knives. But so did my mom at the farm, "Fried Chicken today for Dinner."
Guess who got to scald and pluck that Chicken ? ↑ ↓ → :cool: ←

I would think most people could not tour a Livestock Cut and Kill and not loose their lunch. Just the Canal for the Cattle hides
are dank, stank and gross. Its not like fixing a Trout for the campfire today. 1 proccing plant, 9000 hogs a day, 100's of Beef. ugh!
I very vividly remember those tossed chicken heads, eyes blinking, tongues lashing out. I can't qualify to say what a person watching
1000's of hog heads a falling must feel. Sleeping at night? My solace of the 100 or so Roosters-chickens are we had to eat. I remember clipping the flight feathers to keep them in the Coop and chicken wire Fenced yard.
Every spring a new group of pullets and Roosters raised. Same outcomes, eggs and food. Same with the Hogs, Cattle, Sheep and Goats.
The large animals went to the Locker /Cut & Kill /Freezer in town. Frozen meat for our family to eat.
 
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Happyflowerlady said:
This morning I was reading that Tyson Foods is closing down their factory in Perry, Iowa, laying off all of the employees there, and will be opening new factories in sanctuary cities , like New York, where they will hire the “newcomers” (as they are now being called), and have them working in the new factories.
Tyson is doing this because they are now partnering with a company called Protix, which is the world’s largest producer of insects for food.
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Did you dream up this fantasy all on your own?
 
Just googled it, and USA Today from 3 days ago about Tyson closing pork plant in Perry, Iowa. Have not read the rest of the article yet.

Nothing about about the bug thing.
 
HoneyNut said:
But that is a propaganda station, do you have any info from actual news stations?
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The news about Tyson is pretty much on any news you want to check, and also on the Tyson website. There are lots of videos on youtube; I just grabbed one.
I do not watch television much; but according to Statista reports, Fox is rated Number One news network for Americans trusting news coverage.

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Yep Tucker proved any liar can speak=a=da trudth.

But everyone has ate Hillshire foods most likely.
Hillshire Farm® Sliced Turkey Breast

But there are good rounds of the spinning wheel.

West Liberty Foods is a significant player in the turkey industry, and their plant in West Liberty has a rich history. Here are some key points:
Current Plant: The existing West Liberty plant, which spans approximately 23 acres, has been the company’s home since 1943. It’s a bustling hub where they process and prepare turkey products.
Turkey Production: West Liberty Foods raises an impressive five million turkeys annually. In fact, Iowa ranks seventh in turkey production, and this plant contributes a whopping 40% of the turkeys produced in the state.
Workforce: The West Liberty plant currently employs around 900 workers, but with the exciting plans ahead, this number is expected to increase to 1,100 once the new plant is operational.
Financial Impact: The existing plant generates approximately $659 million in annual revenue, with a substantial payroll of about $55 million.
Expansion Plans: West Liberty Foods has outgrown its current facility, and they’re gearing up for a remarkable transformation. They plan to construct a new plant that will span approximately 200,000 square feet. The goal is to create the “greenest and cleanest” protein facility globally.
Sustainability: The new plant will incorporate innovative features, including an anaerobic digestion process that converts methane from turkey production into power. Additionally, solar panels and a wind turbine will provide green energy.
Community Benefits: The project aims to benefit West Liberty in various ways, including increased property values and reduced wear on city streets due to industrial traffic.
Grant and Financing: West Liberty Foods is seeking a $25 million United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) meat/poultry processing expansion grant to offset the projected $100 million cost of the facility and an additional $50 million for equipment. Construction is expected to take 18 months.
Location: They intend to build the new facility close to the city of West Liberty, ensuring easy access for team members.
Forward Momentum: This ambitious project has been in the works for about 10 years, and it represents a pivotal moment for the company.
In summary, West Liberty Foods is poised to revolutionize turkey processing with their state-of-the-art plant, combining sustainability, growth, and community impact. 🦃🌱 The Dark part is the Closure of the plant in Mount Pleasant. Tic for Tat?

Sources:

QC Times
Meatingplace.com
Wikipedia
 
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The Tyson pork plant is closing. Tyson is investing in Protix.

There is not another fact mentioned in the OP. Again JD Vance says "we don't know." It's all an act - JD Vance 2028, and Fox clickbait go hand in hand.

After that it's 2 + 2 = 9,456,400
 
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