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Tyson Foods to Expand Tennessee Poultry Operation
USAgNet - 08/21/2017

Tyson Foods will invest $84 million as part of its commitment to the continued success of its Union City, Tennessee poultry plant, company officials said today. More than 300 jobs will be created by the project, which is expected to be complete by mid-2019.

"Customer and consumer demand for protein, especially chicken, is increasing so we're investing in projects that build on our strengths, expand our capabilities and increase our capacity," said Doug Ramsey, group president of poultry. "Expansions like this position us to grow and support our customers."

The project, set to begin this fall, will increase capacity to the plant's existing harvest area, add processing lines, as well as upgrades to supporting operations at the hatchery, feed mill and in transportation. About 25,000 square feet will be added to the plant facility.

In order to meet the new capacity of the facility, Tyson Foods estimates nearly 200 more broiler chicken houses will need to be built in northwestern Tennessee within the next two years. Independent farmers who may want to grow for Tyson Foods are encouraged to visit the Grow With Tyson website to learn more about the process and make initial contact with the company.


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