Tyson Foods Invests in Bowling Green, Kentucky with State-of-the-Art Facility
February 02 2022 - 4:05PM
Tyson Foods leadership, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and city
officials from Bowling Green broke ground today on the site of
Tyson’s new $355 million bacon production facility. Once
operational in late 2023, the 400,000 square foot facility will
employ 450 people and help meet growing demand for the company’s
iconic Wright® and Jimmy Dean® brands.
“Tyson Foods announced this tremendous investment in Warren
County just over three months ago, and I am thrilled to
join the company’s leaders for today’s
groundbreaking as they quickly move forward
with the project,” said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. “This
commitment to create hundreds of jobs in Bowling Green is amazing
news for the workforce throughout the region and builds
on Tyson’s already impressive presence in our state. I
look forward to our
continued growth together.”
The project is part of Tyson’s commitment to meet increasing
retail and foodservice demand for bacon products and deliver
against its strategy of accelerating long-term growth aligned to
consumer trends.
“This is a historic day for Tyson Foods as we invest to meet the
continued growth of our iconic Wright and Jimmy Dean brands,” said
Noelle O’Mara, Group President of Prepared Foods for Tyson Foods.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to build on our successful
relationship with the State of Kentucky and look forward to
contributing to the community in Bowling Green and Warren
County.”
“I’m excited that Tyson Foods has chosen to invest in our
community and want to thank its leaders and our local and state
economic development officials for working together to make this
possible,” said Warren County Judge/Executive Mike Buchanon. “This
groundbreaking today is further proof that our community has so
much to offer businesses—from a diverse and highly trained
workforce to a quality of life that is second to none.”
The state-of-the-art facility will feature the latest robotics
and automated technologies to maximize production efficiency and
team member safety. The plant will primarily produce Wright Brand
and Jimmy Dean retail and foodservice products and is in the
expanded Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green.
“Job creation of this magnitude by Tyson Foods is an investment
in the future of the people of Bowling Green,” said Mayor Todd
Alcott. “Tyson Foods is a highly recognizable brand in homes across
the world, and we are excited to now call them a member of our
community.”
Ron Bunch, president and CEO of the Bowling Green Area Chamber
of Commerce, looks forward to a successful long-term relationship
with the company.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Tyson Foods’ groundbreaking
today,” said Bunch. “I am confident that Tyson will be an
exceptional corporate citizen to our wonderful community. We look
forward to this diversification of our economy and working with
Tyson to grow here well into the future.”
The company employs more than 3,900 people across
Kentucky with operations in Claryville, Albany and
Robards. Tyson Foods’ total statewide
impact was $425 million in 2020. This is a
continuation of Tyson’s commitment to reinvest in Kentucky, the
surrounding region, and rural America.
It will be several months before the company will be able to
hire team members for its Bowling Green operation, but people who
want to work for Tyson Foods are encouraged to frequently check
the Tyson Foods Careers website.
About Tyson Foods, Inc.Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:
TSN) is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized
leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under
three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad
portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®,
Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®,
ibp® and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually
to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s
available and raise the world’s expectations for how much good food
can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company had
approximately 137,000 team members at October 2, 2021. Through its
Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create
value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members
and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment
entrusted to it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com.
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