On Wednesday, December 8th, Riceland Foods, a farmer-owned cooperative announced a $13.2 million plant expansion that will bring 80 total new jobs to its Jonesboro and Stuttgart plants. According to Riceland, most of the growth is planned for the Stuttgart location, where two new packaging lines will be created. The expansion includes upgrades to existing lines and renovation of existing facilities.
Riceland is celebrating its 100th year of operation this year.
More below:
https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/138252/riceland-foods-announces-132m-expansion
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/dec/09/riceland-set-to-80-jobs-in-two-cities/