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JBS USA has officially broken ground on a $150 million expansion project at its beef production facility in Cactus, Texas. The investment represents a significant reinvestment in US beef processing infrastructure, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and increasing total output at one of the company’s primary North American assets.

The modernisation project includes the construction of a state-of-the-art fabrication floor and a substantial expansion of the facility's ground beef room. Construction is currently underway, with a projected completion date set for 2027.

Scaling Production and Operational Efficiency

The Cactus facility is a cornerstone of the JBS USA beef portfolio, currently employing more than 3,600 team members. The expansion is designed to solve for two primary industrial objectives:

• Increased Fabrication Capacity: The new fabrication floor will streamline the processing of beef carcasses into primal and sub-primal cuts.

• Expanded Ground Beef Output: The dedicated expansion of the ground beef room addresses sustained consumer demand for retail and food service staples.

By modernising these specific areas, JBS USA aims to improve the plant's throughput and maintain competitiveness within the high-volume US beef market.

Regional Economic and Supply Chain Impact

Located in the Texas Panhandle, the Cactus plant is a critical node in the regional agricultural economy. The facility currently purchases approximately $3.3 billion in livestock annually, and the increased capacity is expected to provide expanded market opportunities for regional cattle producers.

State and local officials have highlighted the project as a transformational investment for rural infrastructure. State Representative Caroline Fairly noted that the expansion secures the economic viability of the region for the thousands of families dependent on the plant’s operations.

Executive Outlook on Long-Term Strategy

Wesley Batista Filho, CEO of JBS USA, emphasised that the groundbreaking is a reflection of the company's long-term commitment to the US beef industry.

“By modernising and expanding our Cactus facility, we are ensuring that our business and the thousands of families who depend on it remain positioned for success now and in the future,” Batista Filho stated.

This infrastructure investment coincides with JBS USA’s ongoing social responsibility efforts in the region. Since 2020, the company has invested over $11 million in Cactus-area community projects through its Hometown Strong and Better Futures initiatives, further solidifying its presence in the Texas Panhandle.