Canadian dairy giant Saputo has said the company’s desire to boost efficiency was behind its decision to streamline production at a plant in the US.
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The company has decided to stop producing string cheese at its site in Waldo, Wisconsin, a move that could lead to the loss of 99 jobs.
A spokesperson for Saputo said the production of string cheese would be switched to other sites in the US. The company will still produce mozzarella at the Waldo facility.
“This decision is part of the company’s continual analysis of its overall activities and the implementation of measures aimed at improving its operational efficiency,” the spokesperson told just-food. “Our expansion capacity is limited at this plant and to improve our efficiency it would have required significant investments.”
Last week, Saputo agreed to buy US co-operative Alto in a deal worth US$160m.
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By GlobalDataSaputo said the deal would help the company achieve a “stronger presence” south of the border.
Alto produces Italian and American-style cheeses, as well as whey products under brand names and private-label.
