Del Monte Foods has announced that it will be closing its plant in Hanford in late March... laying off 378 employees.

Del Monte Foods has announced that it will be closing its plant in Hanford in late March... laying off 378 employees.

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Del Monte Foods to Close its Plant in Hanford, Laying off 378 Emplyees

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Del Monte Foods to Close its Plant in Hanford, Laying off 378 Emplyees

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