by Ashley Helmer, on Dec 20, 2022 9:25:46 AM
Site Selection Group, a global location advisory, economic incentive, and corporate real estate services firm, is pleased to have assisted Believer Meats in identifying a 49-acre industrial site to construct a 200,000 SF facility in Wilson, North Carolina. This will be their first U.S. commercial operation facility of cultured meat and will accommodate 100 employees once fully operational. In addition, Site Selection Group secured economic incentives that can be leveraged to support the construction of their new facility and workforce development.
“SSG is privileged to assist Believer Meats with selecting Wilson, North Carolina for its first U.S. facility commercializing cultivated meat from animal cells. This was an incredibly interesting project where many parties were instrumental in garnering support, overcoming obstacles and meeting the Company’s timeline. I look forward to witnessing Believer Meats supplement the food industry while improving the environment“ explained Kelley Rendziperis.
Site Selection Group was able to successfully identify a skilled labor market industrial site with all infrastructure in place, reducing overall speed to market in a cost-effective operating environment. Along with the site location, economic incentives (including state and local performance grants, land and infrastructure assistance, training assistance, and key educational institution collaborations) were gained at the assistance of Site Selection Group to improve the overall return on investment.
“Believer is on a mission to ensure that future generations can enjoy the meat we know and love today. Breaking ground on our first U.S. facility is not only a watershed moment for our company, but for the category as a whole, as it demonstrates our commitment to making cultivated meat a reality,” said Johnson-Hoffman. “The scale of our facility is a giant leap forward in ensuring that we can create meat that is not only delicious, sustainable, and nutritious, but also broadly accessible.”
About Site Selection Group
Site Selection Group LLC is a leading, independent location advisory, economic incentive, and corporate real estate services firm providing solutions to corporations and communities worldwide. Site Selection Group offers four core services to our customers: Location Advisory, Economic Incentive, Corporate Real Estate, and Economic Development Consulting Services. Site Selection Group's mission is to align the needs of corporations with optimal locations in order to provide the absolute maximum economic benefit. For more information, visit www.siteselectiongroup.com.
