Oct 02, 2017

Feed Mill Expansion in White Cloud, MI

Investing $11.5 million to keep up with livestock production

John Wiegand for MiBizreportedon the expansion of a Ceres Solutions Cooperative feed mill in White Cloud, MI. The $11.5 million expansion was spurred by the opening of Clemens Food Group's $255 million pork processing facility in Coldwater, MI. The Clemens facility will process 10,000 hogs/day, increasing the need for feed in the area. The expansion will increase feed production by 50,000 tons/year, and eventually, increase the facility's production to as much as 300,000 tons/year.

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