On May 12, Daily’s Premium Meats broke ground on the expansion of its St. Joseph, Mo., bacon processing plant that will allow the company to increase its food service and retail premium bacon production.
The project represents a major investment totaling $95 million for the construction and new processing equipment, the company said in a release. The expanded plant is expected to create 100 new jobs.
“This investment underscores Daily’s dedication to advancing its operations and supporting its customers throughout the United States and the world,” the company said.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe highlighted the importance of this project to the state and local community during a groundbreaking event.
“Daily’s is proud to be part of the St. Joseph community and this expansion will not only enhance our production capabilities for premium bacon products but also bring valuable job opportunities, driving the economic growth of St. Joseph,” Joe Richmond, Daily’s vice president and general manager, said in a release. “We are immensely grateful to the state of Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and the St. Joseph community for their support in our plant expansion. We are excited to continue making a positive and lasting impact on the community.”
The expansion is expected to be complete by summer 2026. They are adding 111,000 square feet of new space to the existing facility, encompassing new smoke houses, slicing rooms, bacon bit production and warehousing space. Additionally, portions of the existing production areas, that opened in 2016, will be reworked to integrate new technologies and improve efficiency.
The company points out that the expansion will introduce cutting-edge technology, including in-line slicing to increase efficiencies and yields, and new equipment to optimize the sizing and docking of bellies before palletization, further improving operational efficiency.
“The expanded plant will focus on both food service and retail products, with flexibility in the installation of new lines based on market demands,” the company says. “This approach ensures that Daily’s can swiftly adapt to changing market conditions and maximize the potential of the new production capabilities.”
Daily’s is owned equally by Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods, and products are marketed and sold by Seaboard Foods.
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