Wellington Poultry has operated for 18 years.

A labor crunch pushed Frickenschmidt Foods to swap custom slaughter and processing for further processing.

The midwestern franchise expands its retail presence.

Each company denies any wrongdoing.

The company said the service will provide a discount for customers.

The recipe and composition of the uncured bacon will remain the same.

Deanna Weidner previously worked at Tyson Foods.

The tour supports the National Future Farmers of America.

Although most meat product is not moved by train, livestock shipment could be impacted.

The facility is scheduled to begin operating in 2024.