National Beef Expands Hummels Wharf Processing Facility
National Beef Packing Co., LLC, Kansas City, Mo., announced plans to expand its Hummels Wharf, Pa., processing facility. The $5 million expansion will include the latest technology and equipment necessary to grind and package ground beef, giving the facility the capability to significantly expand ground beef production.
“This expansion is important to our business, as it positions us with greater flexibility to serve customers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic areas of the United States,” says Monte Lowe, executive vice president, sales and marketing. “It also extends our product offering to include multiple package formats and lean points.”