Commissioner asks about Dawn Foods sale; Accelerate Jackson says deal not finalized

A commissioner asked whether the acquiring firm for Dawn Foods has committed to retaining the company's local workforce. Accelerate Jackson's Marsha Gabrowski identified the buyer as Puratos (spelled in the transcript as "P u r a t o s") and said staff believe retention is the plan but the sale has not closed. "All signs indicate that that's that's the plan, but nothing's I don't think it's been completely finalized yet," she said.

During the exchange, the commissioner observed that Dawn Foods is a large local employer that often 'flies under the radar' and pushed for clarity around commitments to local jobs. Gabrowski said she would follow up with the organization's lead (Keith Gillenwater) to provide more definitive information once the transaction details are final.