Neb.-based Premium Protein again extends furloughs that began in June for 2 more weeks for 400

Neb.’s Premium Protein again extends furloughs

LINCOLN, Neb. — The furloughs that began in June for about 400 Premium Protein Products workers will be extended for at least two more weeks.

Workers received word of the latest furlough extensions via a recorded phone message on Tuesday.

Company officials did not immediately respond to a message The Associated Press left on Tuesday.

Premium Protein’s plants in Hastings and Lincoln will remain closed at least until Nov. 3.

Premium Protein has its headquarters and a processing plant in Lincoln, and its slaughterhouse is in Hastings. The company specializes in providing beef, pork and chicken with a verified source.

Private equity firm Matlin Patterson in New York is the majority owner of the company.