B-P-I ANNOUNCES MORE LAYOFFS

BEEF PRODUCTS INCORPORATED IS LAYING OFF UP TO 86 EMPLOYEES FROM ITS CORPORATE OFFICES IN DAKOTA DUNES AND ITS SOUTH SIOUX CITY MANUFACTURING FACILITY.

A STATEMENT FROM BPI'S RICH JOCHUM SAYS THE LAYOFFS INCLUDE CORPORATE STAFF IN ACCOUNTING, LOGISTICS, HUMAN RESOURCES AND ENGINEERING.

THERE ARE ALSO STAFF REDUCTIONS IN THE MACHINE SHOP AND ASSEMBLY FACILITY IN SOUTH SIOUX CITY.

COMPANY CO-FOUNDER REGINA ROTH SAYS THE JOB LOSSES ARE DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTED TO THE CAMPAIGN OF MISINFORMATION AGAINST THE COMPANY AND ITS PRODUCT.

WORKERS AFFECTED BY TODAY'S LAYOFFS WILL RECEIVE SEVERANCE BENEFITS INCLUDING A CONTINUATION OF PAY FOR 60 DAYS.