Gerber Poultry Expands to Meet High Protein Market Demand

Company Name: Gerber Poultry, LLC

Location: Kidron

Site Region: Northeast

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Industry Sector: Food & Agribusiness

Company Profile: Gerber Poultry is a family-owned poultry producer.

Company Website: http://www.gerbers.com

Project Summary:

• Type of Project: Expansion

• Jobs:

  • Jobs committed: 76

  • Jobs retained: 685

  • Types of jobs: Production, farm technicians, and maintenance

• Capital Investment: $87,000,000

Company Need:

In March of 2025, Indiana-based Miller Poultry acquired Gerber Poultry, a company with similar values, operational practices, and consumer appeal. New ownership now seeks to respond to rising market demand for wholesome, humanely raised, organic, and antibiotic-free chicken. The expansion project, focused on process efficiency and modernization, will enable the company to increase daily production by 20%.

Why Ohio?

Ohio is home to a rich farming legacy. Food manufacturers gain a competitive advantage by leveraging the state's infrastructure, talent, R&D resources, and value chain. Northeast Ohio's food and beverage industry has more than 22,000 skilled workers and more than 500 food processing companies.

Collaborators:

• Ohio Department of Development

• JobsOhio

• Team NEO

• Wayne Economic Development Council