Simplot to Build Plant in Caldwell, Idaho

摘要

J. R. Simplot Co., Boise, Idaho, is planning to build a potato processing plant in Caldwell, Idaho, with site preparation anticipated to begin next May and start-up expected by spring of 2014. However, it replaces a current plant in Caldwell and also foretells the closing of two other Idaho facilities. In all, nearly 800 jobs will be cut when the plants are consolidated. The 380,000-sq.-ft. plant, which will be built on the site of the company's original processing plant in Caldwell, will help Simplot remain competitive in the food industry while providing significant environmental benefits, according to President /CEO Bill Whitacre.