The 200,000-square-foot facility will create 200 jobs when operations start in October. Chicken of the Sea will process frozen tuna loins into canned tuna for the U.S. market.
“State and local officials in Lyons presented us with a tremendous opportunity that ensures our ability to compete in the marketplace for the long term,” said Shue Wing Chan, president of Chicken of the Sea International. “The state of Georgia provided a business development package that makes for a smooth transition.”
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue says his state's "strong workforce and extensive transportation network make it a natural choice for food processing plants that want to keep costs down and reach their markets quickly and efficiently.”
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