Alpenrose to close Clackamas plant, shift production to Washington - oregonlive.com

Alpenrose Dairy announced it will close its Clackamas plant by the end of March, shifting production to a facility in Kent, Washington. The closure will result in the loss of 35 jobs, with severance packages offered to affected employees. The company cited worsening butter market economics and a shift in the competitive landscape as reasons for the decision. Consumers can expect to continue seeing Alpenrose's milk and cottage cheese products on store shelves across the Pacific Northwest.