JBS USDA has entered an equity purchase agreement with Empire Packing Company, and will acquire the company’s case-ready production facilities and Ledbetter retail products for $238 million.
Empire produces Ledbetter Foods, which includes meat products such as beef, pork and turkey.
The acquisition will include facilities located in Cincinnati, OH; Denver, CO; Mason, OH; Memphis, TN; and Olympia, WA.
“Today’s announcement highlights our ongoing commitment to diversifying our product offerings,” said JBS USA CEO Andre Nogueria.
“Empire is a longstanding, respected family-owned company with strong leadership and quality assets in strategic locations across the U.S. that fit well in our business model.”
