# Raybern Foods Expands Operations in Mississippi

Raybern Foods is investing $7.1 million to expand its production operations in Shannon, Lee County, Mississippi, supported by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) through the MFLEX tax incentive program and local assistance from Lee County. This expansion will create 70 new jobs and increase production capacity to meet growing demand for the company's deli-style sandwich products, reflecting strong market growth and new customer contracts.

- The involvement of MDA and Lee County highlights state and local government support for manufacturing growth through targeted incentives and business development programs.
- Procurement professionals should note the increased production capacity and workforce expansion as indicators of supply chain growth opportunities in Mississippi's food manufacturing sector.
- Businesses and contractors in the region may find new subcontracting or service opportunities related to Raybern Foods' expanded operations.
- This development underscores Mississippi's strategic focus on fostering long-term success for food manufacturers, which may influence future economic development and procurement initiatives in the state.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)
- Lee County Board of Supervisors
- State of Mississippi

### Vendors
- Raybern Foods (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> Mississippi is a place where food manufacturers can enjoy long-term success, and Raybern Foods is proving it. For more than a decade, the company has been an important part of Lee County’s business community, and this latest expansion shows the company sees even more opportunity in Mississippi. Seventy new jobs and increased production capacity are the direct result of the environment we’ve created for businesses that are ready to grow.
> — Tate Reeves, Governor

> Raybern Foods is proud to continue growing our operations in Shannon and investing in the community we have called home for more than a decade. This expansion will allow us to increase production capacity to meet growing demand for our products while creating new opportunities for workers in the area. We appreciate the support of the Mississippi Development Authority and Lee County as we continue to grow our business in Mississippi.
> — Doug Hall, Senior Director of Business Development, Raybern Foods

### Sources
- [Raybern Foods expanding operations in Lee County | Mississippi Development Authority](https://mississippi.org/news/raybern-foods-expanding-operations-in-lee-county/) - Mississippi