The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is excited to announce that Upcycle Feed Commodities has selected Cumberland County for its first manufacturing facility. The project will create 25 direct jobs and invest over $6 million in real estate and equipment.
Upcycle Feed Commodities specializes in the manufacturing of animal feed blends by breaking down food waste and agricultural by-products. Their mission is to provide high-quality products to customers in grain-deficient areas.
“We are excited to get started supporting the food production and animal agriculture industries of North Carolina,” said Upcycle President and CEO Joseph Szaloky in a press release. “We would like to give a special thanks to Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, Cumberland County Permitting and the local engineering and contractor team for their help in opening up the facility.”
The company will occupy a 55,000 square-foot building off Tom Starling Road. Positioned near Interstate-95 and Highway 87, the location offers prime access to customers and suppliers within the Southeastern Region. Cumberland County is the first of five planned facilities spanning from Virginia to Texas.
“We are proud to welcome Project Cookie and honored that Cumberland County was chosen for its first facility,” said Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere in a press release. “This investment reflects growing confidence in our community as a place where businesses can thrive. Our strategic location, strong transportation network and the disciplined, skilled workforce coming out of Fort Bragg continue to attract companies looking to invest in the future. We are proud to put that talent to work, and we look forward to supporting this project and the opportunities it will create for our residents, our economy and generations to come.”
“Projects like this reflect the kind of companies we’re working to attract, innovators who are bringing new ideas and technologies to our market,” said FCEDC President and CEO Robert Van Geons in a press release. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to support this company as it establishes its first operation in Cumberland County.”
Individuals looking for employment can visit https://upcyclefeedcommodities.com/careers to apply.
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