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
