Food production and distribution company Koch Foods is expanding in Scott County is undergoing an expansion that will represent a corporate investment of $145.5 million. The expansion will create 128 jobs.
“Koch Foods appreciates the support of the state of Mississippi, including not only the Mississippi Development Authority but all the local and state government agencies that make doing business in Mississippi efficient and business friendly,” said Koch Foods Chief Operating Officer Mark Kaminsky
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.
“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,” said MDA Executive Director Bill Cork.
“I would like to thank Koch Foods for selecting Morton for this expansion. This investment in Morton and the new jobs will be a great benefit to our town and will help us attract new businesses in the future. As mayor, I’m committed to supporting projects that help Morton grow,” said Morton Mayor Gerald Keeton.
