SCJournal wrote:Looking to take its globally renowned lean beef operations to the next level, Beef Products Inc. on Tuesday announced a $400 million expansion of its complex in South Sioux City. The massive project, expected to create 300 high-paying jobs by 2010, would be the largest single investment in Nebraska history, according to state and local officials.
Using its unique technology and equipment, BPI intends to begin producing a new lean ground beef product with a fat content of just 5 percent, roughly one-fifth that of ordinary hamburger. BPI's patented grinding cuts fat without sacrificing taste, retaining the beef's natural juices and flavor. With health-conscious consumers increasingly demanding low-fat products, the BPI venture holds the promise of revolutionizing the restaurant and food service industries.
BPI's expansion also is expected to create hundreds of construction jobs over the next three to five years. In addition, new trucking firms and some related industries likely will locate in South Sioux City to be near BPI's new facilities, said city administrator Lance Hedquist, who mentioned the city is currently in talks with some new prospects.
The BPI site is part of a new 500-acre industrial park. City officials announced Tuesday the shovel-ready park will be named for the Roths.
