Herbruck’s Poultry begins egg processing at new Kendallville plant

UPDATE (March 13, 2026):

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (ADAMS)  – On Thursday, Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch celebrated its new egg processing plant in Kendallville, which will begin processing eggs this month. 

Company officials and local leaders gathered at the site for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the conclusion of construction on the 75,000-square-foot plant on Weston Avenue. The plant will process about 420 million local, farm fresh eggs annually for distribution directly to customers. 

“Our Kendallville plant will have a positive impact on the community through our company’s investment, the jobs we’re creating and our commitment to community involvement,” said Stephanie Kempa, chief human resources officer at Herbruck’s. “We are grateful to the city of Kendallville and state of Indiana for welcoming Herbruck’s to the community and look forward to an amazing partnership for the benefit of the entire region.” 

 

The following was released:

Locating in Kendallville will help Herbruck’s increase its egg processing capacity to meet customer demands and allows for the local processing of Indiana eggs. The plant will create 60 jobs and result in a $20 million economic investment in the Kendallville community and greater region. Herbruck’s received Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credits from the State of Indiana for the project due to its creation of jobs. 

“Our economy is healthier, and we all benefit when we have local companies with amazing values creating job opportunities and generating economic activity,” said Nikole Albright, executive director of the Kendallville Area Chamber of Commerce. “Herbruck’s egg processing plant is a big boost to our local business community and economy.” 

Herbruck’s continues to hire workers at the plant for jobs with premium health care and access to free telehealth services, excellent benefits and opportunities for learning, development and advancement. 

In all of the communities it serves, Herbruck’s is focused on being a good neighbor, donating more than 2 million eggs annually to local organizations that help families in need, along with additional donations of funds and supplies to food banks, schools and community groups.  

Today’s event also served as an introduction to Todd Fowler, the Kendallville plant manager. Fowler is a longtime Indiana resident.  

“Herbruck’s values have led to the success and growth of the company for nearly seven decades – that’s why I was interested in working here,” Fowler said. “I look forward to helping our crew members expand their skills, connect with their community and be part of a team that provides high-quality Herbruck’s eggs to customers.”  

 More information about Herbruck’s and the Kendallville plant can be found on Herbruck’s website. 

Cody Herbruck, vice president of operations for Herbruck’s, cuts the ribbon at the company’s new egg processing plant in Kendallville alongside company and local officials. 

Todd Fowler, manager for Herbruck’s new egg processing facility in Kendallville, gives remarks during the ribbon cutting event.  

Photos courtesy of Herbruck’s 

Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch is a fourth-generation family farm based in Saranac, Michigan. Herbruck’s is the largest egg producer in Michigan and has locations in Michigan, Indiana and Pennsylvania. For more information about Herbruck’s, visit: www.herbrucks.com.     

ORIGINAL STORY:

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch broke ground on its new egg processing facility in Kendallville.

The 75,000-square-foot facility on Weston Avenue will create 60 jobs and result in a more than $20-million economic investment in the Kendallville community and greater region.

The following was released:

“Herbruck’s is driven by our values, which include treating our hens, environment, families and communities with respect while supplying customers with high-quality, nutritious eggs,” said Cody Herbruck, associate vice president of processing and a fourth-generation Herbruck. “We are truly looking forward to being part of the Kendallville community and would like to thank local and state leaders who have supported this project.”

The plant will process about 420 million local, farm-fresh eggs annually. Locating in Kendallville will help Herbruck’s increase its egg processing capacity to meet customer demands and allows for the local processing of Indiana eggs, which will be distributed from the site directly to customers.

Founded in 1958, Herbruck’s is headquartered in Michigan and is the largest egg producer in the state, with additional locations in Indiana and Pennsylvania. The company supplies billions of farm-fresh eggs to retailers and food service outlets across the country.

“I’m proud to welcome Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch to Kendallville,” said Kendallville Mayor Lance L. Waters. “The addition of an egg processing plant will have a positive impact on our community through investment, job creation and community involvement. New businesses and companies choosing to plant roots in Kendallville helps grow our local economy, provides good-paying jobs and supports services our residents rely on.”

Herbruck’s is hiring at the facility and is planning to begin processing eggs there in the spring. Information about available jobs can be found on the Herbruck’s website. The company has a longstanding history of demonstrating care and commitment to employees, providing premium health care and access to free telehealth services, excellent benefits and opportunities for learning, development and advancement.

“Working at Herbruck’s means you’re part of a great, family-owned company where you are truly valued,” said Stephanie Kempa, chief human resources officer at Herbruck’s. “We have a longstanding track record of demonstrating our commitment to our team members, providing a safe, rewarding place to work that offers opportunities for growth.”

Herbruck’s is focused on being a good neighbor to the communities it serves, donating more than 2 million eggs annually to local organizations that help families in need, along with additional donations of funds and supplies to food banks, schools and community groups.

“At Herbruck’s, we put our values into action every day, so we’re excited to get involved in the community and learn how we can support our neighbors,” said Amy Herbruck, community relations manager and a fourth-generation Herbruck. “We appreciate the support of the local and state leaders who helped make this project possible.”

Herbruck’s received Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credits from the State of Indiana for the project due to its creation of jobs.

More information about Herbruck’s and the Kendallville plant can be found on Herbruck’s website. 

Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch is a fourth-generation family farm based in Saranac, Michigan. Herbruck’s is the largest egg producer in Michigan and has locations in Michigan, Indiana and Pennsylvania. For more information about Herbruck’s, visit: www.herbrucks.com.