A leading food company will build a plant to produce prepared foods in Northwest Georgia, a $400 million investment expected to create more than 630 jobs when at full capacity, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday.
The new PilgrimÐÔÊӽ紫ý plant will be located in Walker County, with hiring expected to begin in 2027.
“GeorgiaÐÔÊӽ紫ý No.-1 industry of agriculture continues to drive growth with companies like PilgrimÐÔÊӽ紫ý creating quality jobs in communities like LaFayette,†Kemp said. “As our stateÐÔÊӽ紫ý economy continues to advance, we are excited to see these continued innovations and the opportunities they will bring for hardworking Georgians.â€
PilgrimÐÔÊӽ紫ý already has a strong presence in Georgia. The company currently operates seven food production plants supporting an estimated 7,500 jobs in addition to supporting facilities like feed mills and hatcheries.
“Expanding the PilgrimÐÔÊӽ紫ý footprint in Georgia highlights our ongoing commitment to the region and our companyÐÔÊӽ紫ý long-term growth strategy,†PilgrimÐÔÊӽ紫ý CEO Fabio Sandri said Thursday. “This significant investment will allow further growth of our prepared foods business.â€
The new plant will produce a variety of fully cooked chicken products. Interested individuals can learn more about the company and how to apply for jobs by clicking on .
The state ÐÔÊӽ紫ý of Economic DevelopmentÐÔÊӽ紫ý Global Commerce team worked the project in partnership with the Walker County Development Authority and the Technical College System of GeorgiaÐÔÊӽ紫ý Quick Start program.
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