Asian carp food producer Blue Shore Fishery is planning to open a new production facility in Tri City, in the US state of Kentucky.
Spread over an area of around 11,000ft2, the new $1.3m facility will employ close to 66 people.
Expected to become operational this spring, the facility will process Asian carp caught in the rivers and lakes throughout western Kentucky.
The company also plans to add an additional 5,000ft2 of space.
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear said: "Not only will the company be creating 66 jobs and investing $1.3 million, but also it will be adding to our overall exports.
"Exporting is big business, with Kentucky setting an all-time record last year with $27.5 billion in exports of Kentucky products and services."
Blue Shore Fishery CEO Andre Raghu said: "We are looking forward to creating a new vision for the Kentucky Fishing industry. Generations of families across small towns in this great state once built a promising future on fishing.
"We greatly appreciate all of the help we have received from the Kentucky Innovation Network office at Murray State University and the Graves County Economic Development Corporation and look forward to developing strong partnerships locally, regionally and internationally."
Blue Shore produces healthy food products from Asian carp. Its products contain quality fish and fresh local ingredients with no fillers, additives or preservatives.
