JBS USA has broken ground on a major new pork processing and sausage production facility in Iowa, representing a significant investment in the company’s growing prepared foods business and its long-term commitment to the U.S. pork industry.
Strengthening Iowa’s Pork Network
The new facility will play a key role in expanding JBS’s value-added pork capacity, focusing on advanced sausage production and integrating directly with the company’s network of plants in Ottumwa, Council Bluffs, and Marshalltown. It will also link to JBS’s upcoming ready-to-eat bacon and sausage plant in Ankeny, creating a seamless regional supply chain from fresh to fully cooked pork.
This strategy reduces transportation costs, improves efficiency, and supports Iowa’s leadership role as the heart of America’s pork industry.
Economic and Industry Impact
Construction of the new plant will create hundreds of temporary jobs and several hundred full-time positions once operational. The investment delivers major economic benefits to the local community while ensuring steady demand for regional hog production.
The facility will feature modern automation, food safety, and sustainability standards—underscoring JBS’s commitment to innovation and long-term operational excellence.
Driving Value-Added Growth
Consumer demand for convenient, high-quality pork products continues to rise. JBS’s new facility supports this trend, allowing the company to expand its portfolio of ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat products for retail and foodservice customers…