Plumrose USA, a prepared-foods and packaged-meat company providing high-quality protein products throughout the United States, is planning to build a new bacon facility that will produce ready-to-eat, fully cooked bacon in Randolph County.
According to a news release, the facility in Moberly is expected to bring nearly 200 new jobs to the region and represents more than $68 million in capital investment.
Plumrose USA has more than 85 years of experience in providing delicious, high-quality protein products throughout the United States, which includes premium bacon, sliced deli meat, quality deli counter ham, cooked ribs and canned ham. In 2017, Plumrose USA was acquired by JBS USA, and significant investments have been made to grow the business.
The decision to locate to Moberly is contingent upon required state and local approvals.
“We are excited to welcome Plumrose USA to Moberly, Missouri,” Missouri Governor Mike Parson said. “The company’s decision to expand in our state is a testament to Missouri’s world-class workforce, strong economy, and business-friendly climate. Plumrose USA is bringing good, high-paying jobs to a rural community, and we look forward to working together as they continue to grow in Missouri.”
“The City of Moberly is excited to be welcoming Plumrose USA to our community,” Moberly Mayor Jerry Jeffrey said. “This project represents a significant new employer for Moberly, and we are looking forward to a long-term partnership with them. On behalf of the City, I wish to thank Plumrose USA for investing in our City and thank you to all the organizations that worked together to make this happen.”
“We’re thrilled Plumrose USA has committed to expand its operations to Missouri,” Matt Forck, Vice President Community, Economic Development and Energy Solutions at Ameren Missouri, said. “Every day we work hard to partner with customers, communities and businesses to support their goals, and growth. Ameren Missouri’s Economic Development Incentive, one of the best energy incentive tools in the country, was an important solution to attract this project to Moberly. This announcement sends a positive signal to companies looking to locate or expand in the communities served by Ameren Missouri and shows our state is a great place to do business.”
“Like many companies that go through the formal site selection process, Plumrose USA started with a blank slate and evaluated several cities and states throughout the country,” Subash Alias, CEO of Missouri Partnership, said. “They went through a very thorough and calculated process led by Austin Consulting to choose Moberly, Missouri. We are so thrilled that they chose us and so honored to partner with our friends at the Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation, Ameren Missouri, Missouri Department of Economic Development, and the Missouri Development Finance Board.”