Tyson Foods invests $23.5M to expand and modernize protein manufacturing facility in Kentucky

Tyson Foods invests $23.5M to expand and modernize protein manufacturing facility in Kentucky

July 2, 2025
The project will support increased production capacity and help retain over 1,100 jobs at the Henderson County facility.

Tyson Foods has announced plans to expand and modernize its manufacturing facility in Robards, Kentucky. The company, which is one of the world’s largest food producers and a leader in protein products, is investing $23.5M into the project to retain over 1,100 full-time jobs at the site.

The expansion will address rising market demand by increasing the facility’s capacity and broadening its product offerings. The investment includes new equipment and upgrades to existing infrastructure, with construction expected to begin this year and finish in spring 2026.

To support the project, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) preliminarily approved an incentive agreement under the Kentucky Reinvestment Act (KRA). The agreement includes up to $3M in tax incentives based on the company’s investment and the retention of 90% of its current workforce in Henderson County.

Tyson Foods will also have access to resources from Kentucky’s workforce service providers, which include no-cost recruitment services, reduced-cost customized training, and job-training incentives.

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, said, “Tyson Foods has successfully done business in Kentucky for over 30 years and is positioned for even more growth in the future with this expansion and modernization. I want to congratulate the company’s leaders on this progress and thank them for their longstanding commitment to the commonwealth. I’m excited to see Tyson Foods continue to grow and thrive in Henderson County.”

Brad Schneider, Judge/Executive of Henderson County, added, “This investment by Tyson in its facility here is truly satisfying because it indicates Tyson leadership has confidence in our community and our region to help meet its needs. Tyson is an important, engaged and collaborative corporate citizen of Henderson County, one that has shown time again over the years that it values Northwest Kentucky. This new investment is yet another example of that.”

Manufacturers investing in Kentucky

Process Machinery Inc. invests $11.5M to expand manufacturing facility in Kentucky 
The expansion will include a new paint facility, additional manufacturing space, and upgraded equipment to support growing customer demand. 

Shinsung invests $53.5M to build energy storage system manufacturing facility in Kentucky 
The new facility will produce essential components for energy storage systems, creating 100 new jobs in the region. 

Earth Breeze invests $5.89M to build eco-friendly laundry detergent manufacturing facility in Kentucky
The new facility in Harrodsburg will create 226 new jobs, helping expand Earth Breeze's production of sustainable laundry solutions.

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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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