Stellar is announcing the completion of an innovative Italian meats and charcuterie production facility for Swift Prepared Foods, a subsidiary of JBS U.S.A., and its Principe Italia brand. The $200 million, state-of-the-art facility in Columbia, Mo., leans on cutting-edge automation technology, a one-of-a-kind curing process and more than 100 employees to produce millions of pounds annually of a variety of high-quality dry-cured meats, including salami, pepperoni, prosciutto, pancetta and coppa.
“With our new plant in Columbia, we’re not just expanding our production capacity — we’re also creating a home base for our team,” said Tom Lopez, president of Swift Prepared Foods. “This is a remarkable facility that represents a major milestone for our company. We look forward to growing the Principe Italia brand in the U.S. and sharing our products with even more customers across the country.”