Tyson Foods, Inc. has officially opened its new $355 million food production facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Built to support a significant expansion of its bacon production capabilities, the new plant positions Tyson Foods to capitalize on its category leadership and the increasing market for its products. The 400,000-square-foot plant, which represents a significant investment in the local community, is expected to produce two million pounds a week of premium quality Jimmy Dean and Wright Brand bacon retail products and bacon used in foodservice.

Bacon represents over $1 billion in sales across retail and foodservice at Tyson Foods. This plant will help the company meet the needs of this category now and as it grows in the future. Located in Warren County's Kentucky Transpark, the new facility will create nearly 450 new jobs in southcentral Kentucky.