A newly created company has plans to open a halal poultry processing plant in Vineland, New Jersey.
According to documents provided by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), a company called Vineland Poultry has plans to acquire an 18-acre parcel of land that includes a former poultry processing facility that has been dormant.
The planned site for the Vineland Poultry plant is the former Vineland Kosher building. That building, and all of its equipment, was put up for auction in March.
If the plans are finalized, the facility is expected to employ 40 people and will slaughter, process and package poultry specifically following halal methods.
The plant building measures 55,000 square feet, and the company’s cost to acquire the building is $50,000. An additional $715,000 investment will be needed to rehabilitate the facility and purchase new equipment.
Financial assistance
Vineland Poultry, according to NJEDA, has also been considering another location in Frackville, Pennsylvania. The agency stated that the New Jersey location is a more expensive option for the company, so the decision to locate in New Jersey would be largely contingent on tax credits.
NJEDA, during its November board member, gave approval to Vineland Poultry to receive grant money through the Grow New Jersey Assistance Program. The assistance program is assistance-based, so in order to receive the funds, the company must meet all commitments for which the approval was based, including job creation and capital investment.
There are six owners Vineland Poultry, according to the NJEDA, and Saned Mohamed has been identified as the managing member of the company. The owners, according to the agency, all have previous experience in poultry processing and have similar companies operating in Jamaica, New York.
The economic development agency has estimated that the project would have a net benefit to the state of $346,643 over a 20-year period.
