Smucker, railroad company expanding in Memphis


Two Memphis manufacturers are planning to expand and could potentially add a combined 76 jobs — if they both receive tax breaks from the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) for Memphis & Shelby County.

J.M. Smucker Co., the parent company of JIF peanut butter and its namesake jelly brands, is planning an expansion of its existing Memphis facility at 4740 Burbank Road. The expansion would bring $8.9 million in capital investment — most of which is machinery — and the firm would add 25…

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