Agribusiness  April 26, 2020

Leprino shuts down Fort Morgan plant

FORT MORGAN — The novel coronavirus has resulted in the temporary shutdown of Leprino Foods Co. in Fort Morgan.

The cheese plant was closed Sunday because several employees tested positive for the virus. The Denver Post reported that the plant will stay shut down for at least five days.

 

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Ken Amundson is managing editor of BizWest. He has lived in Loveland and reported on issues in the region since 1987. Prior to Colorado, he reported and edited for news organizations in Minnesota and Iowa. He's a parent of two and grandparent of four, all of whom make their homes on the Front Range. A news junkie at heart, he also enjoys competitive sports, especially the Rapids.
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