USA: Smithfield Foods to expand meat facility in Kentucky

Meat-processing company Smithfield Foods has announced an investment of $ 1.2 million to expand its meat production site in Grayson, KY, USA.

The Grayson facility, which produces Smithfield brand sliced hams ,will increase production capacity by 20% to meet the growing necessities of the site, the company said.

“In the last several years, our growth has allowed us to invest in our facilities and create new opportunities for those living in the communities we call home”, commented Jeff Salyer, Grayson plant manager for Smithfield Foods. “We are proud to invest in Grayson and look forward to welcoming new members of the Smithfield Family at this facility, which helps put holiday hams and other mealtime favourites on millions of tables each year”.

Source: Smithfield Foods