Schreiber Foods Plans $267 Million Process Cheese Plant in Carthage, Missouri

Schreiber Foods announced on September 23 plans to build a new process cheese manufacturing facility in Carthage, Missouri. The project represents an investment of more than $267 million and is the company’s second major manufacturing expansion in Carthage in two years.

About 100 new jobs

The project will create approximately 100 new jobs.

Capacity for growing demand

The facility is expected to begin operations in 2028, adding production capacity to serve growing customer demand across the retail, restaurant, and food manufacturing sectors.

Rooted in Carthage since 1950

Schreiber has operated in Carthage since 1950 and currently employs more than 1,300 people at its existing facilities in the community.

Trevor Farrell, President of Schreiber Foods, said:

“Our customers’ ambitions help shape where we invest and how we grow. This investment reflects our confidence in the future and our commitment to being ready for what’s next.”

— Trevor Farrell, President, Schreiber Foods