Articles Tagged with ''JBS USA''

JBS USA to expand Ottumwa, IA pork facility

The expansion includes additional bacon processing and slicing capacities, bacon equipment upgrades and new state-of-the-art slicing equipment.
February 11, 2019
JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., announced a nearly $20 million expansion of its Plumrose USA prepared foods business in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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sustainability farm

JBS USA commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water, electricity, natural gas

In 2017, JBS USA reduced the intensity of its water use by 6.2%, natural gas by 6.3%, electricity by 5.2% and greenhouse gas emissions by 7.6%, compared to 2016.
April 11, 2018
JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., released its 2017 Sustainability Report, which details JBS USA’s environmental, social and economic achievements in 2017, and 2020 Sustainability Targets, which establish a clear path for future sustainable progress.
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JBS USA CSU innovation center

JBS USA invests in innovation center at Colorado State University

The state-of-the-art facility will enrich CSU’s teaching and research in meat sciences, as well as offer a space for industry collaboration through continuing education and training, equipment development and testing.
April 10, 2018
JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., invested $12.5 million in building the JBS Global Food Innovation Center in Honor of Gary & Kay Smith at the Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, Colo.
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Pinnacle Asset Management to acquire Five Rivers Cattle Feeding from JBS USA

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding is said to be the largest cattle feeding operation in the world.
January 18, 2018
Pinnacle Asset Management, L.P., a New York-based commodities and natural resources investment firm, announced plans to acquire the U.S.-based cattle feeding assets and farms, collectively known as Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, from JBS USA.
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JBS to purchase Plumrose USA from Danish Crown

The acquisition includes five prepared foods facilities and two distribution centers.
March 14, 2017
JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., announced a definitive share purchase agreement with Danish Crown A/S, Denmark, to acquire Plumrose USA, a Downers Grove, Ill.-based bacon, ham and deli meat business, for $230 million.
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