Acadiana Business Advocate

Wednesday, August 17th, 2022

Cargill to spend $34 million on Breaux Bridge salt facility, retaining its 70 jobs

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Good morning, Acadiana. Let's get down to business this Wednesday morning.

Cargill said it will spend $34 million to modernize its Breaux Bridge salt processing facility, replacing dated equipment and adding safety enhancements. The work will allow the company to retain 70 jobs at the salt evaporation facility in St. Martin Parish.

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Have a great day and see you back here Thursday morning.

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