Thomas Foods to Complete Jacksonville Plant Renovation for Beef Processing by Late 2026
Thomas Foods International USA is set to complete a $40 million renovation of its Jacksonville, Florida meat processing plant for imported beef by late 2026. The upgraded facility, which will feature advanced robotics and cold storage, aims to produce an initial output of 500,000 pounds of beef weekly and plans to implement a second shift within a year of operations starting in Q4 2026. This will be Thomas Foods' second U.S. facility, strategically located to serve major customers.

Thomas Foods International USA is renovating a Jacksonville, Florida meat processing plant for imported beef, with completion expected by late 2026. The $40 million investment in the 50-year-old facility includes equipment upgrades and aims to start operations in Q4 2026.
Initial output is projected at 500,000 pounds of beef weekly, with plans to implement a second shift within 12 months. This will be Thomas Foods' second facility in the U.S., chosen for its layout and proximity to major customers. The plant will feature advanced robotics and cold storage, with a focus on efficiency.




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