Tyson Foods announced it will permanently close its pork processing plant in Perry, Iowa, affecting over 1,200 jobs. The plant is expected to close on June 28th after being a major employer in the area for years. Tyson Foods said the closure emphasizes optimizing operations to best serve customers. The mayor of Perry called it a big blow to the community. The pork segment has seen some improvements recently but closure aims to boost efficiency. Several other Tyson plants closed recently across meat segments and states.