Hormel expects to stop the turkey harvest operation by the second quarter of fiscal 2024.

JBS announced plans to not only resume its beef processing operation in Diamantino, Mato Grosso, but also to expand it to make it the largest beef plant in Latin America.

The company looks to increase its product assembly capacity for its line of packaging, slicing, chilling/freezing, and tenderizing machinery.

With the expansion, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Kroger Co. will create 15 local high-wage jobs.

The company plans to transfer production to its Tar Heel facility for increased efficiency and better use of existing capacity.

The company said it would provide “a range of protein products,” including beef, pork, lamb, seafood, and added-value products.

The plant will operate under federal inspection and have the capacity to process up to 1,600 head of cattle per day, bringing 400 new jobs to Williamson County.

The Smithfield facility produces dried sausage, pepperoni and salami and employs around 500 workers.

The new site is expected to be operational in September.

The new line at utilizes a thinner material with a high barrier PBdc-free formulation while maintaining quality, performance and optical properties.