The facility is expected to produce 15 million pounds of plant-based meat substitute annually. 

Facility opening allows company to expand brand to more consumers and retailers.

Newsweek’s annual list included the top 500 publicly traded firms in the country. 

Processors are high on sous vide technology for its food safety and quality attributes.

The entrepreneurs and innovators creating plant-based varieties of America’s favorite meat protein.

The city council will vote on a TIF bond for the plant next week. 

Most protein consumers are motivated by health and wellness, with 50% of respondents associating protein with “healthy diet” and 46% with “healthy lifestyle.”

The agency first announced this program in June.