Blue Bell Creameries to layoff a third of its employees

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Blue Bell Creameries CEO and President Paul Kruse called the decision agonizing. In a video statement, Kruse said the following:

"The agonizing decision to lay off hundreds of our great workers and reduce hours and pay for others was the most difficult one I have had to make in my time as Blue Bell's CEO and President. At Blue Bell, our employees are part of our family, and we did everything we could to keep people on our payroll for as long as possible. At the same time, we have an obligation to do what is necessary to bring Blue Bell back and ensure its viability in the future. This is a sad day for all of us at Blue Bell, and for me personally."

You can watch Kruse's full video statement, here.