Central Illinois Poultry Processing (CIPP) was established in 1995 when Andy Jess and his family began processing poultry on their farm three miles south of Arthur, Illinois. Over time, the business grew, and today, CIPP employs approximately 25 people and processes an average of 3,000 chickens per day. Still located on the original property, Andy’s son, Paul Jess, now serves as the plant's capable manager.

In addition to our custom processing services at CIPP, we raise our own chickens to meet customer demand. Currently, fourteen local family farms partner with us to raise these chickens. With this high-quality, locally sourced meat, we supply our wholesalers with fresh chicken each week.

Our slaughter plant is USDA inspected, and the birds are humanely slaughtered using a stun knife. A semi-automated line carries the birds to various workstations. Once the birds are fully cleaned, they are placed in water-chilled tanks to cool until they reach a temperature below 38 degrees Fahrenheit. We vacuum-package our poultry products in shrink bags, which are then stored in our cooler or freezer, depending on the customer’s needs.

At CIPP, our relationship with the Lord Jesus is our highest priority. We strive to serve our employees and customers according to His teaching: “Do unto others as you would have them do to you.” We welcome your comments and questions and are always eager to learn how we can serve you better.