The New Facility in Missouri Aims to Expand the Production of High-Value Food and Meet Strong Consumer Demand for Swift Brand Products.
JBS, one of the global leaders in the food industry, announced an investment of US$ 100 million for the construction of a new production facility in the United States. The factory will focus on the production of bacon and sausages, strengthening the company’s presence in the North American high-value product market.
Expansion of JBS in the United States
The investment will be allocated to a new facility in the city of Columbia, Missouri. The unit will be operated by Swift Prepared Foods, a subsidiary of JBS USA. This strategic move aims to expand JBS’s production capacity in prepared and high-value foods, a segment that has shown continuous growth.
Job Creation and Local Economic Impact
The construction of the new factory will have a significant impact on the local economy. It is expected that more than 300 new jobs will be created in the Columbia area. The project is the result of a partnership between JBS, the Missouri Partnership, and local authorities, who worked to facilitate the investment and economic development of the area.
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What Will the New JBS Facility Produce?
The new industrial plant will feature a bacon production line capable of processing about 18,000 tons of the product per year. In addition to bacon, the unit will also be responsible for producing sausages and other items from the Swift brand, one of the most recognized in JBS’s portfolio in the United States.
The Strategic Importance of the Investment for JBS
This investment reinforces JBS’s commitment to meeting consumer demands for convenient and high-quality products. By expanding its production capacity for branded items, such as those from Swift, JBS positions itself more robustly to capture growth opportunities in the competitive US food market.

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