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JBS USA to Transform Souderton Facility into Value-added Operation
JBS USA today [August 10, 2026] announced plans to transform its Souderton, Pennsylvania, facility into a dedicated value-added operation, preserving approximately 400 jobs and supporting the company's continued growth.
As previously announced, beef harvesting and processing operations at the facility will conclude on Aug. 14, 2026. Following the transition, JBS will invest more than $30 million over the next decade to modernize and enhance the Souderton facility's value-added and case-ready capabilities.
The company expects the conversion to further strengthen its ability to deliver high-quality, value-added protein products to customers throughout the Northeast while maintaining a significant employment presence in Montgomery County...