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Foster Farms invests $30 million in poultry plant

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Foster Farms, an American poultry processor, is investing 30 million dollars in expanding its poultry processing plant in Louisiana and upgrading the cut-up and deboning departments of the facility, according to the joint announcement made by Gov. John Bel Edwards and Foster Farms President and CEO Laura Flanagan.

Posted on Sep 01 ,13:38

Foster Farms invests $30 million in poultry plant

 

The expanding of the unit will create 50 additional jobs, with a total annual payroll of 34.8 million dollars in Union Parish.  "Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in an additional 42 new indirect jobs, for a total of more than 90 new jobs in North Louisiana," a Foster Farms statement read.

Construction on the unit has already begun. The company wants to complete the project by October 2017, after the capital equipment is installed.

“Foster Farms’ facility in Union Parish has generated much-need employment opportunities for our people,” Gov. Edwards said. “The company’s commitment to the area and reinvestment in the Farmerville poultry operations is a testament not only to the Louisiana workforce in the region but to the company’s vision for future success in our state. We’re proud to have such a well-regarded agribusiness company like Foster Farms in Union Parish, and we congratulate them on their expansion. As Foster Farms grows its presence in Louisiana, many families will benefit, including the extended network of poultry farmers who supply this important plant.”

The company headquartered in Livingston, California, is one of the leading poultry producers in the United States. Foster Farms has more than 12,000 employees and it operates facilities in California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Arkansas, Alabama, and Louisiana. The company specializes in fresh, all-natural chicken and turkey products free of preservatives, additives or injected sodium enhancers.

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