The meat science lab will be a Missouri State Inspected facility, providing Lincoln University with enhanced capabilities for hands-on student learning, product development and community engagement.
The 9,506-square-foot meat science lab is being designed with both academic and commercial functionality in mind and will feature several specialty areas.
PS Seasoning and Pro Smoker will continue to operate as distinct brands, with PS Seasoning specializing in flavor development and ingredient solutions and Pro Smoker providing thermal processing equipment and technology.
Headquarters in West Bend, Wisc., includes dedicated spaces for advanced manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, as well as an expanded R&D Lab, Culinary Center and Customer Innovation Center.
Project is part of Lineage’s previous announcement to design, build and operate two next-generation cold storage warehouses that expand automation capabilities in key US markets for a long-time customer.
The facility is expected to begin operating in late 2027 and will feature advanced automation including Lineage’s proprietary LinOS warehouse execution system.
The strategically located facility is expected to serve as a center of excellence for customers who aim to export meat and other products to Asia and other markets around the world.
Groundbreaking ceremony highlights community, state and legislative support for ARS and UK's longstanding collaboration on a premier forage research program.