USA: Tyson Foods announces $23.5 million upgrade for Kentucky site

Tyson Foods, the leading US meat firm, has announced a $23.5 million investment to expand and modernise its poultry facility in Robards, in Kentucky’s Henderson County

. The project is expected to support the retention of over 1,100 jobs and will include new equipment and infrastructure upgrades aimed at boosting production capacity and product diversity.

Construction is planned to begin later this year, with completion anticipated by spring 2026. The expansion will enable Tyson to meet rising demand for protein products and reinforces the company’s long-standing presence in the region.

Tyson Foods is a leading player in the protein sector, with a portfolio that includes brands such as Tyson, Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm.

The company’s other recent investments in Kentucky include the opening of a $355 million bacon facility in Bowling Green, announced last year.

Source: FoodBev