Northern California peach growers concerned over Del Monte's planned closure of Modesto plant

Northern California peach growers concerned over Del Monte's planned closure of Modesto plant

By Nina Burns Del Monte’s planned closure of its Modesto fruit cannery next month is raising concerns not just for workers, but for peach growers across Northern California who relied on the facility to process their crops. The company says the plant will shut down on April 7, eliminating about 600 full-time jobs and roughly 1,200 seasonal positions. For many farmers, the closure also means losing a longtime buyer for cling peaches grown through…

U.S. peach growers face uncertainty after Modesto cannery closure

Del Monte plans to close its fruit cannery in Modesto, California, on April 7. The closure will eliminate about 600 full-time jobs and around 1,200 seasonal positions. The decision also affects cling peach growers in California's Central Valley who supply fruit for processing. Many growers relied on the…