by Kim Souza (ksouza@talkbusiness.net)
Tyson Foods opened a new processing plant in Bowling Green, Ky., this week. The 400,000-square-foot plant cost $355 million to build and outfit and will employ around 450 workers.
The facility is expected to produce two million pounds of bacon weekly for its Wright and Jimmy Dean retail brands and for food service customers.
“Our innovative new plant in Bowling Green reflects a major investment that we are proud to make in south-central Kentucky,” said Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King. “This enables us to focus on the health and safety of our team members while also delivering best-in-class service for our customers.”
photo courtesy Tyson Foods