US EditionClosed Ankeny Hy-Vee Plant to Get New Life, Expansion with JBS Purchase
JBS USA will invest $100 million to convert the former Hy-Vee facility into its largest ready-to-eat bacon and sausage plant, creating approximately 400 jobs and boosting local economy.
- In a Wednesday announcement, JBS USA said it will invest $100 million to acquire the former Hy-Vee facility at 4150 S.E. Delaware Ave. in Ankeny, Iowa, and convert it into its largest U.S. ready-to-eat bacon and sausage operation.
- After Hy-Vee closed the Ankeny facility on June 24 following about 330 layoffs, Derek Lord noted it remained in excellent condition, offering JBS a prime acquisition opportunity.
- With operations scheduled for mid-2026, the JBS USA facility plans to hire 400 workers, including former Hy-Vee employees, and source products from Ottumwa, Council Bluffs, and Marshalltown plants.
- JBS says the expansion is expected to create numerous local job opportunities, lowering unemployment and benefiting local suppliers, transportation services, and maintenance companies in Ankeny, Iowa.
- Amid growing consumer demand, the Ankeny deal aligns with JBS USA’s strategy to expand in the Midwest prepared foods market, extending its regional footprint and supporting local communities.
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