date:Aug 19, 2013
Bimbo Bakeries USA said this week that it will close its baking plant in Easton, Pa., by the end of the year.
The plant, which employs 200, makes hamburger and hot dog buns. This was a difficult decision because of the committed team of associates at the Easton bakery, said Rod Cunha, vice-president of manufacturing for Bimbo Bakeries USA. However, the age of this facility and its landlocked nature makes it incapable of competing effectively in the marketplace.
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