Koch Foods announces gigantic MS expansion and hundreds of new jobs. Get the details

Food production and distribution company Koch Foods has announced that it is expanding in Mississippi.

The Scott County project is a $145.5 million investment and will create 128 jobs, according to the Mississippi Development Authority.

Founded in 1973, Koch Foods is a U.S.-based retail, wholesale and industrial foodservice provider that stands out as one of the nation’s largest poultry processors. To better serve its customers, Koch Foods is expanding its processing and distribution operations and rehabbing its facility in Morton.

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“Once again, Koch Foods demonstrates its commitment to Scott County and the state of Mississippi by investing substantially in its Morton operations and creating 128 new jobs. By leveraging the state’s popular MFLEX program, Koch Foods is taking advantage of the flexibility and support that make Mississippi an ideal location to grow,” MDA Executive Director Bill Cork said in a statement.

The MDA is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX program.

“This is another big win for Mississippi. Koch Foods’ $146 million investment speaks volumes about what’s happening in our state. We have a pro-business mindset, skilled workforce and prime location that offers efficient access to major domestic and international markets. There a lot of good things happening here and this is just the latest example, Gov. Tate Reeves said.

Koch Foods expects to fill the 128 new jobs over the next five years.

Ross Reily is a writer for the Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at rreily@gannett.com or 601-573-2952. You can follow him on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter @GreenOkra1.

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