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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Conagra Brands Expands Fayetteville, Arkansas, Manufacturing Operations

03/19/2026
Packaged foods company Conagra Brands, Inc. plans to expand its operations in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The approximately $220 million project is expected to create more than 100 jobs over the next five years.

The investment at the company’s existing manufacturing facility will increase poultry production.

“This significant investment in our Fayetteville facility will allow us to continue to grow our leading frozen foods business," said Craig Weiss, senior vice president, supply chain, Conagra Brands. "Conagra is committed to investing in innovation across the company, including our supply chain. We are also pleased to continue growing in Fayetteville, where Conagra has a long history."

Conagra Brands, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private-label food products sold in retail and foodservice channels. The company’s brands include Healthy Choice, Marie Callender’s, Birds Eye, Banquet, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Hunt’s.

“Conagra has been a valued member of Arkansas’ business community for years, and the company is doubling down on our state with an approximately $220 million expansion in Fayetteville,” noted Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “We want companies like Conagra to succeed in Arkansas and are excited to see their growth in Fayetteville. Congratulations to Conagra and the City of Fayetteville on this expansion announcement that will have a significant impact on the Northwest Arkansas region.”

“As one of our most critical firms in Fayetteville, Conagra has a significant impact on our local economy and the well-being of its employees and their families,” added Jennifer Irwin, President and CEO of Chamber Fayetteville. “We are grateful to witness their continued expansion here and thank the City of Fayetteville’s Economic Development team and our state partners who helped make this possible. On behalf of the Chamber and our business community, we appreciate Conagra’s strong commitment to Fayetteville and the many residents they impact.”

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