Nortian Foodtech invests $22.2M to build protein manufacturing facility in Missouri

Nortian Foodtech invests $22.2M to build protein manufacturing facility in Missouri

April 3, 2025
The 160,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will transform meat byproducts into high-quality food-grade ingredients.

Nortian Foodtech has announced plans to open a new protein manufacturing facility in St. Joseph, Missouri. The plant will focus on converting meat byproducts into high-value, food-grade protein ingredients. The company, which specializes in food solutions, is investing over $22.2 million in the 160,000-square-foot facility and will create 138 new jobs. The new plant will use advanced manufacturing processes to transform byproducts typically discarded into valuable components for the food industry.

In addition to supporting local food manufacturers, this expansion will provide opportunities for collaboration within the region’s food production sector. The company will benefit from the Missouri Works program, which provides incentives for job creation and workforce expansion.

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Andre Albuquerque, Founder and CEO of Nortian Foodtech, said, “St. Joseph is the ideal location for Nortian Foodtech’s first U.S. facility. This investment strengthens our mission to transform by-products into high-value food ingredients through cutting-edge technology. We appreciate the support from local and state partners and look forward to creating jobs and driving innovation in the region.”

Governor Mike Kehoe added, “We are proud Nortian Foodtech chose Missouri and St. Joseph for its first U.S. location. The company’s decision to invest and grow in Missouri is testament to our strong manufacturing industry and skilled workforce.”

Manufacturers investing in Missouri

Ingredient manufacturer spends $70 million to open facility in Missouri
The company invested $70 million to build the 38,000-square-foot facility and generated 30 new jobs.

US Motor Works invests $19.2 million to build new facility in Missouri
The new plant will allow the company to centralize distribution, expand capabilities and shorten delivery times.

ICL building $400 million battery materials manufacturing plant in Missouri
Production at the 140,000-square-foot plant will begin in 2025, and the facility is expected to produce 30,000 metric tons of LFP.

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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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