Abilene cheese packaging plant
Great Lakes Cheese, Abilene, Texas
Abilene cheese packaging plant in Abilene, Texas is Great Lakes Cheese’s plant for bulk, shredded and sliced cheese. Status: under construction as of February 7, 2022 (construction started). Great Lakes Cheese announced $185 million and 500 jobs. Primary source: gov.texas.gov, checked November 12, 2026.
- Status
- Under construction
- Announced investment
- $185 million
- Announced jobs
- 500
- Industry
- Food and beverage
- Sheet
- TX-25
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
Status timeline
- Announcedgov.texas.gov
- Construction startedgov.texas.gov
Filled dots are confirmed by a company, state, SEC or federal source. Dashed dots come from news reports only. Investment and job figures are as announced, not achieved.
Plant facts
| Company | Great Lakes Cheese |
|---|---|
| Plant | Abilene cheese packaging plant |
| Location | Abilene, Texas |
| Industry | Food and beverage |
| Product | Bulk, shredded and sliced cheese |
| Announced investment | $185 million |
| Announced jobs | 500 |
| Last checked | November 12, 2026 |
Sources
- Governor Abbott Announces Great Lakes Cheese Expansion Into Abilene (state release, gov.texas.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
- Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Great Lakes Cheese Facility Construction Site In Abilene (state release, gov.texas.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
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