Daily’s Premium Meats, a leading provider of high-quality smoked and processed meats, announced today that it will expand in St. Joseph, investing $95 million and creating 115 new jobs. The company will construct another production bay on the east side of its facility, more than doubling its current production capacity.
“We congratulate Daily’s Premium Meats on its expansion in St. Joseph,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “This company’s strategic decision to grow in northern Missouri is a testament to the region’s skilled workforce and ability to support leading manufacturers.”
The expanded Daily’s facility will have greater smokehouse, food service, and retail capacity in addition to new press technology. The location currently manufactures 2.5% of the nation’s bacon and will increase output to 5% through its expansion.
"Daily’s is proud to be part of the St. Joseph community and this expansion will not only enhance our production capabilities for premium bacon products but also bring valuable job opportunities, driving the economic growth of St. Joseph," said Joe Richmond, General Manager of Daily’s Premium Meats. "We are immensely grateful to the State of Missouri, Buchanan County, the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Joseph community for their support in our plant expansion. We are excited to continue making a positive and lasting impact on the community."
Since 2016, Daily’s has held a strong presence in St. Joseph as a top employer. The company is owned equally by Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods. All products are marketed and sold by Seaboard Foods. In addition to the St. Joseph plant, the company owns bacon processing plants in Missoula, Montana, and Salt Lake City, Utah.
“DED is proud to partner with Daily’s Premium Meats as it expands, invests, and creates jobs,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “This expansion clearly reflects the company’s decision to support the prosperity of Missourians in the St. Joseph community.”
For this expansion, Daily’s will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation. The company may receive assistance from Missouri One Start, a division of the Department of Economic Development. Missouri One Start assists eligible businesses with their recruitment and training needs.
What others are saying
“Daily’s Premium Meats has been a great corporate citizen for about a decade,” said St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale. “As Mayor, I am excited to see the company’s continued growth. It’s a testament to St. Joseph’s economy.”
“The Chamber is proud to have helped facilitate the expansion of Daily’s Premium Meats in the St. Joseph community by working with government agencies and community partners who believe in the economic development of our city,” said Natalie Hawn, President and CEO of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. “The addition of 115 jobs and state-of-the-art production space will only continue to strengthen St. Joseph’s economy.”
“The new jobs and creation of new production space at Daily’s Premium Meats is an accomplishment to be celebrated,” said Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner Scott Nelson. “Buchanan County was happy to stand alongside Governor Kehoe and other community partners to announce the exciting news today.”
About Daily’s Premium Meats
Daily’s Premium Meats is a leading provider of high-quality bacon that has been operating for more than 130 years. Founded by John R. Daily in 1893, the company’s commitment to quality and mastery inspires every product produced to this day. The company’s connected food system fosters collaboration among farmers, bacon processing plants, and networked supply chain, allow Daily’s to control the production process from farm to delivery.
To learn more about Daily’s Premium Meats, visit dailysmeats.com.
About the Missouri Department of Economic Development
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.
For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website.
About the Missouri Works Program
As the state’s number one incentive tool for expansion and retention, the Missouri Works Program helps businesses access capital through withholdings or tax credits to embark on facility expansions and create jobs. This program can also help businesses purchase equipment to maintain its facility in Missouri.
About Missouri One Start
Missouri One Start is the state’s premier workforce recruitment and training division. It helps eligible businesses of all sizes stay competitive by providing customized recruitment assistance, along with resources to train and upskill new and existing employees. Its recruitment strategies and training programs are tailored to the specific workforce needs of the businesses it serves.