Japanese meat processor Nippon is to carry out a major expansion of its southern Queensland operation, creating 700 new jobs.

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Nippon is to increase the processing capacity of its Oakey abattoir from 1000 head of cattle per day to 2000, making it the second-largest meat processing facility in Queensland, reported ABC News.

Local mayor Peter Taylor said the proposed expansion is a vote of confidence in the region’s cattle industry.

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