News Release

Conagra Brands to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Mar 6, 2026, 8:00 AM EST

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (March 6, 2026) – Today, Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), one of North America’s leading branded food companies, announced plans to expand its existing manufacturing facility in Fayetteville, Ark. through a multi-year investment of approximately $220 million. The project is expected to create more than 100 new jobs over the next five years, strengthening the region’s manufacturing workforce and economy.

"This significant investment in our Fayetteville facility will allow us to continue to grow our leading frozen foods business," said Craig Weiss, senior vice president, supply chain, Conagra Brands. "Conagra is committed to investing in innovation across the company, including our supply chain. We are also pleased to continue growing in Fayetteville, where Conagra has a long history."

Conagra plans to begin construction later this year at its Fayetteville location to significantly increase its chicken production capacity. This project underscores Conagra’s long-term commitment to the local community while supporting future growth and innovation in its protein portfolio.

The Fayetteville facility currently produces ready-to-eat meals for multiple brand labels, including Hungry-Man®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Gardein®, and evol®. Each year, the Fayetteville location produces approximately 15 million cases of product.

About Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We combine a 100-year history of making quality food with agility and a relentless focus on collaboration and innovation. The company's portfolio is continuously evolving to satisfy consumers' ever-changing food preferences. Conagra's brands include Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, Slim Jim®, Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, and many more. As a corporate citizen, we aim to do what's right for our business, our employees, our communities and the world. Headquartered in Chicago, Conagra Brands generated fiscal 2025 net sales of nearly $12 billion. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.