Facing a collapse in demand from the food service sector, Cargill Inc. has temporarily closed their Big Lake, MN. plant that processes 2.2 million case equivalents of breaking stock each  year. As a major employer in the area, this has created economic hardship in Big Lake.  The Cargill plant is a major supplier to the food service industry that has been severely impacted by COVID-related closing of restaurants, cafeterias, sports venues, universities and schools.