February 14, 2014

JBS commences case-ready processing for variety meats

JBS USA's beef processing plant in Cactus, Texas has started operations at its 13,500 square feet facility for case-ready processing which can expand if needed.

Built in 1973 and located on 125 acres in the Texas Panhandle, the JBS Cactus operation employs more than 3,200 people and can process 5,200 head of cattle per day.

"The new operation is designed to provide customers with a more comprehensive product offering to include case-ready and value-added solutions," said Al Byers, leader of the JBS USA fed-beef business unit.

JBS USA's new case-ready line is focused on variety meat, including tripe, oxtails, tongue and more. This beef facility also produces boxed beef and ground beef. In addition to producing the Swift brand, the plant also produces Swift Black Angus and Certified Angus Beef, among other premium programmes.

Byers said the new case-ready operation provides their customers with the opportunity to easily add variety to their existing beef programmes while decreasing their operational costs.