Sturgis Meat received the money through a local economic development group.

JBS Sanitation has transitioned more than 30 production facilities from utilizing third-party services.

The meat packing and distribution company is moving to Royal Palm Beach, Fla.

The company anticipates the facility will be operational by mid-2024.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality also recognized the processor’s Clinton and Wilson, NC, facilities.

Investors Cargill and Big Idea Ventures are supporting production ramp-up financially and strategically.

The company said it was helping out its Seara poultry unit.

The company received an over $600,000 loan through the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program.

The company will add 200,000 square feet for manufacturing, storage, staging and shipping.

The chicken processor now runs five production facilities around the United States.