MASON CITY | Prestage Farms has been identified as the company behind the proposed pork processing plant for Mason City.
Monday morning's announcement follows weeks of speculation about the identity of the company, which had not been announced in advance, and the impact it would have on Mason City and North Iowa.
The Charlotte, N.C.-based company has been in the poultry business for more than 60 years. Its new plant will represent a $240 million capital investment, much of that to minimize environmental concerns such as odors, water and waste water.
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