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Food and Beverage Industry News and Planned Industrial Project Reports – November 2020 Recap

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Research by SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team, shows 86 new planned Food and Beverage industry projects tracked during the month of November.

The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.

Food and Beverage Project Type

Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity

Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)

Opportunities – By Equipment Need

Largest Planned Project

During the month of November, our research team identified 3 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Mark Anthony Brewing, who is planning to invest $400 million for the construction of a 1-million sf production and distribution facility in COLUMBIA, SC. Completion is slated for Summer 2021.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

TENNESSEE:
Company Name: Frito Lay North America, Inc.
Snack food mfr. is planning to invest $100 million for an expansion and equipment upgrades at their warehouse and processing facility in PULASKI, TN. Construction is expected to start in early 2021, with completion slated for early 2022.
Anticipated Investment: $100,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expand production capacity of their warehouse and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Eric Pringle – Dir. of Facilities and Infrastructure
Bryan Baker – CoPack Manufacturing Sr. Manager
Allison Olsen – Engineering Group Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:

ARKANSAS:
Company Name: Conagra Brands
Diversified food products mfr. is planning to invest $84 million for an expansion of their warehouse and processing facility in RUSSELLVILLE, AR. Construction is expected to start in late 2020, with completion slated for 2022.
Anticipated Investment: $84,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their warehouse and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Joe Wilson – Plant Mgr.
Sam Polson – Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Maintenance Planning
Equipment OppAlerts:

MINNESOTA:
Company Name: Sunopta, Inc.
Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $26 million for an expansion of their processing facility at 601 Third Ave. W. in ALEXANDRIA, MN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $26,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Joe Gerhardt – Plant Mgr.
Ryan Nelson – Maintenance Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:

NORTH CAROLINA:
Company Name: Chick-Fil-A
Restaurant chain is planning to invest $52 million for the construction of a 182,000 sf distribution center on Park Center Drive in MEBANE, NC. Construction is expected to start in early 2021, with completion slated for Spring 2022.
Anticipated Investment: $52,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new distribution center
Tax Incentives: $780,000
Project Contacts:
David Jamieson – Dir. Construction and Facilities
Craig Cochran – Supply Chain Procurement Senior Lead
Scott Patman – Sr. Real Estate Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:

SOUTH CAROLINA:
Company Name: Santa Cruz Nutritionals
Nutritional food products mfr. is planning to invest $84 million for a 144,000 sf expansion of their warehouse and processing facility in SUMTER, SC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2024.
Anticipated Investment: $84,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Expand production capacity of their warehouse and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Randy Bridges – President and COO
Mark McDonald – SVP, Operations
Kristofer Clapp – Sr. Dir. Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities
Equipment OppAlerts:

INDIANA:
Company Name: Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC.
Bakery products mfr. is planning to invest $14 million for an expansion and equipment upgrades of their processing facility in MICHIGAN CITY, IN. They have recently received approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $14,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and expand production capacity of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Robert Wojcik – Plant Mgr.
Fred Benner – Supply Chain Manager
Equipment OppAlerts:

PENNSYLVANIA:
Company Name: Balmaghie Beverage Group
Distillery is planning to invest $15 million for the construction of a 30,000 sf warehouse and production facility in LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Anticipated Investment: $15,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Establish a new warehouse and production facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Chad McGehee – CEO
Chuck Hamm – Operations Mgr.
Equipment OppAlerts:

QUEBEC:
Company Name: The Kraft Heinz Company
Food and beverage company is planning to invest $17 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades of their processing facility in MONTREAL, QC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late Summer 2021.
Anticipated Investment: $17,000,000
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of their processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Danielle Nguyen – Plant Dir.
Francois Croteau – Dir. Supply Chain and Planning
Alexandre Gouger – Deputy Dir. Maintenance
Equipment OppAlerts:

FLORIDA:
Company Name: Badia Spices, Inc.
Spices and herbs mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 313,000 sf distribution center at 2200 NW 112th Ave. in SWEETWATER, FL.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a distribution center
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Joseph Badia – President
Mariana Garcia – Procurement Specialist
Equipment OppAlerts:

KENTUCKY:
Company Name: Louisville Vegan Jerky, Co.
Specialty food products mfr. is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 17,000 sf warehouse and processing facility at 1311 South Shelby St. in LOUISVILLE, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. They will consolidate operations upon completion.
Anticipated Investment: Undisclosed
Reason Behind Expansion: Modernize equipment and renovation of a warehouse and processing facility
Tax Incentives: Undisclosed
Project Contacts:
Stanley Chase – Co-Owner
Adam Chase – Co-Owner
Equipment OppAlerts:

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