JBS USA is investing $150 million to expand its beef production facility in Cactus, Texas, aiming to strengthen beef processing capacity and operational efficiency. The project includes a new fabrication floor and an expanded ground beef room, with completion expected in early 2027.
JBS USA, one of the world’s leading food companies, has broken ground on a $150 million expansion project at its beef production facility in Cactus, Texas, U.S. The project includes construction of a new, state-of-the-art fabrication floor and an expanded ground beef room, strengthening the long-term competitiveness of one of the company’s largest and most important beef plants.
This major investment is designed to increase operational efficiency, enhance production capacity, and create new opportunities for cattle producers, customers, team members, and the surrounding rural communities. Construction is underway and is expected to be completed by early 2027.
“This groundbreaking marks an exciting moment for JBS USA, our team in Cactus, and cattle producers,” said Wesley Batista Filho, CEO of JBS USA. “The investment reflects our long-term commitment to the U.S. beef industry and the rural communities where we live and work. By modernizing 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.”
The Cactus facility, located in the Texas Panhandle, currently employs more than 3,600 team members and partners with local cattle producers, purchasing approximately $3.3 billion in livestock annually.
