A $12 million, 11,700-square-foot expansion is underway at Cargill's cooked egg facility in Mason City, Iowa. 

“Producing innovative, protein-rich, egg-based foods at our Mason City facility continues to create excitement in the marketplace and generate growth for our customers and Cargill,” said Jessica Reith, facility general manager. “Helping our customers deliver high-quality, nutritious, delicious and affordable egg protein to consumers has led to multiple expansions since the facility opened in 2001 with three dozen employees and the desire to successfully grow the business.”

Cargill’s Mason City facility produces refrigerated liquid pasteurized eggs, pre-cooked frozen entrees and pre-cooked frozen scrambled eggs. It is one of four egg processing facilities owned by the company, with two in Minnesota and another in Michigan, where a $27 million expansion was completed in May 2016.

The latest expansion will add 44 jobs. The plant employs more than 250 people.

“We continue to invest in our business and in the community,” stated Reith. “The community also continues to invest in us, making it a win-win situation.” 

Source: Cargill