Food Processing
Kwik Trip Expanding Operations, Creating 300 Jobs In Wisconsin
The retail convenience store company will invest $113 million in a new bakery and other capital investments in La Crosse, WI.
Tyson Investing $300M In New West Tennessee Operations
The food processor will create over 1,500 jobs when the company locates its new operations in Humboldt, TN.
Cargill Investing $240M In India
Over the next five years, the company will create 1,300 jobs as it invests in India’s food processing and agriculture industries.
Great Falls, Montana Chosen As Food & Ag Development Center
The designation by the Montana Department of Agriculture will boost local economic development efforts in food and agricultural processing, as well as renewable energy.
Tyson Foods Investing $80M, Creating 300 Jobs In Tennessee
The food processing company is expanding its Union City Leading food processor investing $80 million for 300-job expansion.
Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle
It takes a variety of participants and processes to make the food industry a whole industry. And so far the pieces together seem to indicate a year of success.
Food Processing: Expansion Outpacing Consolidations
Compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act, controlling costs and workforce training are among top industry priorities.
Potato Chip Company Growing In Pennsylvania
Dieffenbach's Potato Chips Inc. plans create up to 100 new jobs at its new 188,000-square-foot potato chip manufacturing facility and warehouse in Bethel Township, PA.
January / February 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 1)
Business Facilities' January / February 2017 issue features the winners of our annual State of the Year and Economic Development of the Year awards, Plus, auto manufacturing, food processing, and data centers, and we celebrate 50 years of building inspiration.
New Jersey: Pioneering The Future Of Food In The Garden State
New Jersey is leveraging its strength in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals to help the food processing sector deploy 21st century chemistry.
Food Processing: All Dishes Should Not Be Served Cold
In the food processing competition, the accommodating early bird gets the worm. This means adjusting processing, ingredients and labeling to meet shifting consumer tastes and priorities.
Snack Maker Investing $15M In Second Indiana Facility
Pretzels Inc., a pretzel and snack producer, will expand its Plymouth, IN operations, creating up to 65 new jobs by 2020.
Clif Bar Opens Sustainable Bakery In Idaho
The sustainability-focused facility in Twin Falls, ID uses biophilic design, a cutting-edge approach that connects people with nature and the well-being it provides.
Ken’s Foods Growing In Lebanon, IN
The national foods producer is setting up a new $90.5M manufacturing and distribution center in Lebanon, IN, creating 150 new jobs.
Alabama: Generating Growth From The Ground Up
Consumer trends are creating a groundswell for locally sourced foods, creating new opportunities for Alabama’s farmers to bring their products to market.
Michigan: Flex-N-Gate Corp. Puts Plant in Detroit
The auto supplier will invest $95 million in a 500,000-square-foot production facility in the motor city, creating 650 new jobs.
Global Demand For French Fries Spurs ConAgra Expansion
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston will invest $200M to expand its french fry processing operations in Richland, WA, creating 128 jobs.
Michigan Hot Dog Maker To Expand, Hire 140 Workers
Kent Quality Foods received a $750,000 performance-based grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to support the $35M expansion.
Harry’s Fresh Foods Creating Nashville Production Facility
With its new facility, Harry’s Fresh Foods will be able to reduce travel distance for products, which will have an environmental benefit for all of its products.
State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming
Known as the Sunflower State, Kansas boasts a highly skilled workforce, outstanding infrastructure, low operating costs and a location in the heart of America.