SANY Nutrition Group Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas

 JONESBORO, Ark. (August 18, 2026) – SANY Nutrition Group has established a new food manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The company is investing more than $30 million with plans to create over 150 new jobs in three years.

“SANY Nutrition Group is an innovative protein snack manufacturing company that combines the speed and fearless mindset of a start-up with the technology, expertise, and scale of a global organization. Through tailor-made formulation, premium ingredients, state-of-the-art equipment, and European-American process excellence, we transform bold ideas into distinctive, shelf-ready products—in weeks, not years. We chose Jonesboro, Arkansas, for its business-friendly climate, dependable supply-chain infrastructure, and skilled workforce—an ideal combination for fast-moving food manufacturing,” said Angela Pernsteiner, investor.

“Some of the world’s largest food manufacturers do business in Arkansas, and we are excited SANY Nutrition Group is joining their ranks,” said Governor Sanders. “Arkansas has one of the most pro-business environments in the nation. Between our low cost-of-living, short permitting time, skilled workforce, and strong agriculture industry, it’s no surprise the team at SANY picked the Natural State to manufacture their innovative and nutritious snacks.”

SANY Nutrition Group has acquired and remodeled the former Butterball facility, located at 9401 E. Highland Drive in Jonesboro. Operations at the facility have already begun and we are very happy to have a protein manufacturer in our state, where food manufacturing plays a big role for the economy and the American food supply chain network.

SANY Nutrition Group is built on six different pillars, allowing a wide variety of healthy, protein-rich snacks and indulgent bites to be manufactured locally. The company offers both branded and private label selections in every pillar, which creates a meaningful diversification and economic stability.

“SANY Nutrition Group is choosing to invest its capital to grow in Jonesboro, Arkansas, building a new manufacturing facility and creating 150 new jobs,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “Jonesboro has become a food manufacturing hub thanks to its abundant natural resources, low costs, and the strategic vision of its leadership. This has led to investments from companies like SANY and positioned Jonesboro for long-term economic growth. We congratulate SANY and the City of Jonesboro on this significant new investment that will create opportunities for many years to come.”

“We continue to find meaningful partnerships with industries in and around food and advanced manufacturing,” said Jonesboro Unlimited President and CEO Mark Young. “Jonesboro is the right place to be successful, and we are thrilled that SANY NUTRITION GROUP has chosen to call us home.”

“SANY Nutrition Group’s investment in our community creates even more opportunity for people to build a life and career in Northeast Arkansas,” said Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver. “While we work every day to help those that are here, we are always excited when we can add high-quality jobs for the citizens of Jonesboro through a new corporate partner.”

“The Craighead Technology Park is a long-standing asset for our region,” said Craighead County Judge Marvin Day. “We will continue to support the jobs and investments taking place there in a way that helps all of us. SANY Nutrition Group is a welcome addition to Craighead County, and we look forward to their success here.”

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About SANY Nutrition Group

SANY NUTRITION GROUP - Nutrition for All.

Built around you. Ahead of everyone.

SANY Nutrition Group’s vision is to create a world where nutrition has no limits - tailor made for every ambition, every lifestyle, every market, and every age. The group makes the impossible market-ready. From better-for-you and sports nutrition to bakery, comfort snacks, food ingredients, and functional pet nutrition, we move from concept to scale with one conviction: Anything is possible. Speed and unconventional solutions are our advantage.

One manufacturing platform. Multiple markets. Limitless possibilities.

SANY Nutrition operates across complementary food and nutrition categories—combining consumer insight, formulation expertise, advanced manufacturing, and market-moving speed. These pillars are connected by one fully integrated platform—from consumer insight, concept development, formulation, design, and regulatory support to advanced manufacturing, shelf-ready packaging, warehousing, and distribution.

Made in the heart of America. Built to move markets.

From our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas, SANY Nutrition Group delivers truly American-made innovation at a global scale. Combining high-quality ingredients with advanced European-American process technology and state-of-the-art machinery, our facility has the capacity to produce up to 400 million bars and bites annually.

As a 100% family-owned and family-operated company, we combine entrepreneurial speed with industrial strength. Short decision paths allow us to respond quickly, customize intelligently, and move products from concept to market at exceptional pace.

Better-for-You Nutrition

Everyday snacks made smarter. High-protein, reduced-sugar, functional, plant-based, and nutritionally balanced products created for modern lifestyles without compromising taste.

Sports Nutrition

Performance-driven bars, bites, and functional snacks formulated to support energy, endurance, recovery, and active living—from mainstream wellness to specialized sports nutrition.

Comfort Snacking

Bold, indulgent products designed around pure enjoyment. Rich textures, layered fillings, chocolate coatings, and memorable flavors transform everyday snacking into an experience.

Frozen Plant-Powered Snacks

From real fruits to beetroot, pumpkin, and sweet potato: frozen to help preserve their naturally occurring vitamins, nutrients, colors, and flavors —then protein-enriched and coated in smooth, sugar-free chocolate for a refreshing frozen snack.

Bakery & Pastries

A new generation of sweet, savory, better-for-you, and functional bakery products—from contemporary cinnamon rolls and filled pastries to convenient, protein-rich individually wrapped formats.

B2B Food Ingredients

Innovative ingredients, inclusions, fillings, coatings, bases, and semi-finished solutions developed for food manufacturers, retailers, foodservice operators, and brand partners.

Pet Nutrition & Snacks

Thoughtfully developed treats and functional snacks created around enjoyment, quality ingredients, convenience, and the evolving nutritional needs of pets.

American-made. Family-driven. Market-moving.

One innovation engine: Nutrition for all!

About the Arkansas Economic Development Commission

At AEDC, we know economic advancement doesn’t happen by accident. We work strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities, making Arkansas the natural choice for success. AEDC is a division of the Arkansas Department of Commerce. To learn more, visit ArkansasEDC.com.

About Jonesboro Unlimited

Jonesboro Unlimited (JU) is a private partnership organization dedicated to the advancement of economic prosperity in Jonesboro and the region. Jonesboro Unlimited’s progressive and pro-business approach has been proven in the solid economic base of our community. If you are looking at Jonesboro as a possible location for your company, or growing your existing company, our team stands ready to assist.