The expansion will include the construction of a new dried sausage production facility and will create more than 100 jobs, which doubles the facility’s current employment
Cargill’s North American protein business will invest $146 million to upgrade its sausage production site in Nashville, Tennessee.
The investment will grow the company’s meat crumble offerings for food ingredient, foodservice and retail customers.
The expansion will include the construction of a new dried sausage production facility and will create more than 100 jobs, which doubles the facility’s current employment.
The Nashville investment is part of Cargill’s ongoing commitment to growth in its protein business. Over the past two years, it has invested nearly $850 million in US protein expansion, at its sites in Nebraska, Michigan, Iowa and Kansas.
Cargill plant general manager Monte Metz said: “Our customers asked for new value-added cooked meat capabilities and we are thrilled to be able to respond by investing in this expansion at our facility. Nashville is strategically located to serve our customers in a way that helps them improve their supply chain.”
Cargill protein president Brian Sikes said: “Our growth is a tribute to the 28,000 people on our team. They are passionate about helping our customers succeed by meeting consumer demands.
“We’re pleased to support investments like the Nashville expansion that help our customers grow and the communities where we operate prosper.”
Last week Cargill announced it will invest $250 in India over the next five years as it targets expansion in the country’s food processing industry.
