Smucker sticks with Memphis, to make peanut butter

Published February 19, 2013 2:25pm ET



MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Strong demand for peanut butter and a $6 million tax break persuaded J.M. Smucker to reverse its decision to close its Memphis plant.

According to The Commercial Appeal, the Orrville, Ohio-based company announced Monday it will invest $55 million in new equipment at the plant and add 65 jobs.

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