SANY Nutrition Group has established a new food manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, bringing a more than $30 million investment and plans to create over 150 jobs within three years.
“Some of the world’s largest food manufacturers do business in Arkansas, and we are excited SANY Nutrition Group is joining their ranks,” said Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. “Arkansas has one of the most pro-business environments in the nation. Between our low cost-of-living, short permitting time, skilled workforce, and strong agriculture industry, it’s no surprise the team at SANY picked the Natural State to manufacture their innovative and nutritious snacks.”
The company has acquired and remodeled the former Butterball facility at 9401 E. Highland Drive, with operations already underway.
“SANY Nutrition Group is an innovative protein snack manufacturing company that combines the speed and fearless mindset of a start-up with the technology, expertise, and scale of a global organization. Through tailor-made formulation, premium ingredients, state-of-the-art equipment, and European-American process excellence, we transform bold ideas into distinctive, shelf-ready products—in weeks, not years. We chose Jonesboro, Arkansas, for its business-friendly climate, dependable supply-chain infrastructure, and skilled workforce—an ideal combination for fast-moving food manufacturing,” said Angela Pernsteiner, investor.
The company manufactures a range of protein-rich snacks and other food products, offering both branded and private-label options.
“SANY Nutrition Group is choosing to invest its capital to grow in Jonesboro, Arkansas, building a new manufacturing facility and creating 150 new jobs,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “Jonesboro has become a food manufacturing hub thanks to its abundant natural resources, low costs, and the strategic vision of its leadership. This has led to investments from companies like SANY and positioned Jonesboro for long-term economic growth. We congratulate SANY and the City of Jonesboro on this significant new investment that will create opportunities for many years to come.”
Local officials also welcomed the company’s arrival.
“We continue to find meaningful partnerships with industries in and around food and advanced manufacturing,” said Jonesboro Unlimited President and CEO Mark Young. “Jonesboro is the right place to be successful, and we are thrilled that SANY NUTRITION GROUP has chosen to call us home.”
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