AFG Breaks Ground on Missouri Beef Plant

American Foods Group, LLC (AFG) broke ground Monday on its $800 million state-of-the-art beef harvest facility in Warren County, MO. AFG says the plant will process 2,400 head of cattle per day once fully operational by the end of 2024.

"As a third-generation farmer and cattleman myself, I am proud to welcome AFG to Missouri,” said  Governor Mike Parson. “This is a major development that will benefit Missouri's agricultural producers and consumers for years to come. We couldn't be more excited for AFG's expansion in Missouri."

The project is expected to generate $1 billion in annual economic impact in Missouri as the 775,000 square-feet plant will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing, storage coolers, freezers and loading docks.

"Today marks the start of our future in Warren County, Missouri, the addition of industry-needed hook space and fulfilling the needs of our customers, partners, and consumers for beef demand," said Steve Van Lannen, President and COO of American Foods Group.

American Foods Group is a family-owned, U.S. beef processing company based in Green Bay, WI, with locations throughout the Midwest.