Ground-breaking held for new Kendallville egg processing plant

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch broke ground on its new egg processing facility in Kendallville.

The 75,000-square-foot facility on Weston Avenue will create 60 jobs and result in a more than $20-million economic investment in the Kendallville community and greater region.

The following was released:

“Herbruck’s is driven by our values, which include treating our hens, environment, families and communities with respect while supplying customers with high-quality, nutritious eggs,” said Cody Herbruck, associate vice president of processing and a fourth-generation Herbruck. “We are truly looking forward to being part of the Kendallville community and would like to thank local and state leaders who have supported this project.”

The plant will process about 420 million local, farm-fresh eggs annually. Locating in Kendallville will help Herbruck’s increase its egg processing capacity to meet customer demands and allows for the local processing of Indiana eggs, which will be distributed from the site directly to customers.

Founded in 1958, Herbruck’s is headquartered in Michigan and is the largest egg producer in the state, with additional locations in Indiana and Pennsylvania. The company supplies billions of farm-fresh eggs to retailers and food service outlets across the country.

“I’m proud to welcome Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch to Kendallville,” said Kendallville Mayor Lance L. Waters. “The addition of an egg processing plant will have a positive impact on our community through investment, job creation and community involvement. New businesses and companies choosing to plant roots in Kendallville helps grow our local economy, provides good-paying jobs and supports services our residents rely on.”

Herbruck’s is hiring at the facility and is planning to begin processing eggs there in the spring. Information about available jobs can be found on the Herbruck’s website. The company has a longstanding history of demonstrating care and commitment to employees, providing premium health care and access to free telehealth services, excellent benefits and opportunities for learning, development and advancement.

“Working at Herbruck’s means you’re part of a great, family-owned company where you are truly valued,” said Stephanie Kempa, chief human resources officer at Herbruck’s. “We have a longstanding track record of demonstrating our commitment to our team members, providing a safe, rewarding place to work that offers opportunities for growth.”

Herbruck’s is focused on being a good neighbor to the communities it serves, donating more than 2 million eggs annually to local organizations that help families in need, along with additional donations of funds and supplies to food banks, schools and community groups.

“At Herbruck’s, we put our values into action every day, so we’re excited to get involved in the community and learn how we can support our neighbors,” said Amy Herbruck, community relations manager and a fourth-generation Herbruck. “We appreciate the support of the local and state leaders who helped make this project possible.”

Herbruck’s received Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credits from the State of Indiana for the project due to its creation of jobs.

More information about Herbruck’s and the Kendallville plant can be found on Herbruck’s website. 

Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch is a fourth-generation family farm based in Saranac, Michigan. Herbruck’s is the largest egg producer in Michigan and has locations in Michigan, Indiana and Pennsylvania. For more information about Herbruck’s, visit: www.herbrucks.com.