Food Processing
Project Announcements
Kalmbach Feeds Expands Wyandot County, Ohio, Manufacturing Operations
United Foods International Establishes Phoenix, Arizona, Manufacturing Operations
Buffalo Rock Company Plans Loxley, Alabama, Distribution Operations
American Sugar Refining Expands St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, Operations
Southern Classic Food Group Expands Brundidge, Alabama, Production Operations
Niagara Bottling Plans Perth, New York, Production-Warehouse Operations
Ferrara Candy Plans Orangeburg County, South Carolina, Production Operations
Oxbo Establishes Bergen, New York, Production Operations
Winland Foods Expands St Louis, Missouri, Production Operations
Netherlands-Based Signature Foods USA Plans Easley, South Carolina, Manufacturing Operations
Canada-Based Bioriginal Food & Science Plans Grand Junction, Colorado, Operations
Sesajal Plans Temple, Texas, Warehousing-Production Operations
Mars Snacking Expands Chicago, Illinois, Headquarters Operations
Pulmuone Foods USA Expands Ayer, Massachusetts, Production Operations
Recent Features
Why Cold Storage May Defy the Tariff Crunch
Food related projects remain resilient as tariff pressures shake other sectors of commercial real estate
A Road to Bacon Production
A voluntary access road, last-minute land deals, and a workforce-first strategy helped Bowling Green beat 99 other sites for Tyson’s bacon megaproject.
How OH!Tatoes Managed to Build a 100,000-Square-Foot Facility That Bakes and Freezes Potatoes
The companies flexible, efficient facility allows for a whole new baked potato market.
Cold Storage: The Next Big Thing in Industrial Real Estate
Cold storage is emerging as a vital part of industrial real estate, driven by food safety, diversified supply chains, and the rise of online grocery shopping.
Exploring the Dynamic Landscape of Industrial Packaging Solutions
Industrial packaging evolves rapidly to meet sustainability goals, cost controls, and market demands, requiring customizable and innovative solutions for manufacturers.
Future-Proofing Food & Beverage Facilities: Why Site Selection Matters
Access, utilities, workforce, regulatory issues and future-proofing are all key considerations for choosing the right location for a long-term investment.
Three Key Location Factors for F&B Industrial Users to Consider
Workforce skills and availability, the need for speed to market, and the condition of existing infrastructure are all key factors in food and beverage companies’ location decisions.
The Growth of Indoor and Vertical Farming
In an attempt to deal with the vagaries of weather and changing climate, farmers are turning to vertical and other high-tech indoor farms.
Food Processors’ Optimal Location Decision
Whether evaluating existing buildings or finding a location for a new facility, food processors must make sure all the variables involved align to support the final decision.
Three Big Challenges Facing the Food & Beverage Industry
While every industry — and everyone — has faced disruptions over the last couple years, the food and beverage industry has been disrupted on an almost unimaginable scale.
The Next Generation of Cold Chain Logistics
In order to meet consumer demand for fresh food delivery, food processing and distribution companies are expanding cold chain logistics and automation systems.
The Challenges of Renovating an Existing Facility Into a Food Plant
Renovating an existing facility seems faster and cheaper than going with a greenfield site — but when it comes to a food plant, that might not be the case.
Ramping Up Cybersecurity in the Industrial Sector
Industrial and other types of facilities are smarter and more computerized (more hackable) than they were in the past, but cyber awareness and security has not kept pace.
Workforce: A Primary Ingredient in the Evolution of the Food Industry
The global pandemic has accelerated changes occurring in the food and beverage industry, with a heightened focus on worker and consumer safety and automation technologies.
Finding the Sweet Spot in Food Plant Location Decisions
As new food plant construction continues in 2020, companies must take into account the factors most critical to their bottom line in order to maintain profitability for the life of the facility.
Cold Storage Is Hotter Than Ever
The Covid-19 pandemic has illuminated challenges and opportunities for both investors and occupiers of cold storage space.
Radical Transformation in the Food & Beverage Industry
Food processing, packaging, and delivery are all being disrupted by changes in technology, consumer preferences, and government regulations.
Healthy-Eating Trends Challenge How Food Manufacturers Do Business
Food manufacturers are modifying their processes and investing in new technologies in order to meet rapidly evolving consumer trends.
The Value of Laser Scanning to Your Food Facility Project
Data captured through laser scanning of your existing food processing facility can help with buildout of a new or customized operation.
Siting A New Production Plant: A Challenge Intensifies
The increasing role of food safety has caused a geological upheaval in how and where food is manufactured.
A Strategic Approach to Building a New Processing Facility
The use of available data, due diligence, and a traceable decision-making process will yield the best result for your company when locating a new food processing facility.
Ensuring Food Safety and Sanitary Design in Food Manufacturing Facilities
In order for food manufacturers to meet today’s high facilities’ standards for food safety and sanitary design, they should utilize a structured preconstruction approach that solicits input from many stakeholders.
Contributed Content
An Innovative, Delicious Solution to an Invasive Threat
Virginia is transforming an invasive blue catfish population into an economic development opportunity, supporting seafood processing, rural job growth and environmental restoration along the Chesapeake Bay.
First Person: Scott Kupperman, Owner, Kupperman Location Solutions (KLS)
Area Development interviewed Scott Kupperman about factors affecting food processing site selection, including cost pressures, geographic preferences, financial considerations, automation, labor shortages, and sustainability.
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Cold Storage Industry Heats Up in Virginia
Virginia provides its more than 200 food and beverage processing companies with ample cold storage options.
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Elite Workforce, Strategic Investments Help Virginia Score Major Wins
From data centers to vertical farming to banking, a cross-section of industry is continuing to choose to locate and expand in Virginia, a state that provides them with a top-notch workforce.
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Controlled Environment Agriculture Takes Root in Virginia
Vertical farms and other CEA companies are gaining prominence, and many are finding Virginia offers advantages for growth.
2022 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Project of the Year: The J.M. Smucker Company Investing in Alabama
Smucker’s investment in Jefferson County, Alabama, for a new frozen sandwich plant promises large-scale job creation.
Editor's Note: Consumer Spending & Business Innovation Foster Growth
The food/agri-business and the biopharma sectors were among those experiencing growth in 2021, spurred by innovations brought about during the pandemic.
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Food & Beverage Growth Positions Kentucky for Future Success
Kentucky’s food and beverage industry, as well as its evolving agritech sector, are continuing to grow, positioning the state as a leader in the field.
Opportunities and Challenges for the CBD and Hemp Industry
Scott Kupperman, Owner, Kupperman Location Solutions, spoke with Area Development about the site selection opportunities - and challenges - for the CBD and Hemp industry at our 2019 Houston Consultants Forum.
Business Policy Changes to Result from the COVID 19 Crisis
The global pandemic is causing companies to rethink their office occupancy requirements and supply chain configurations.
How Is the Pandemic Affecting Location Decisions in the Food & Beverage Industry?
Unpredictable supply chain, labor shortages, and changes in consumer preferences are just some of the trends brought about by the COVID-19 crisis.
Ingredients for a Healthy Site Selection Process in the Food Industry
Area Development interviewed Scott Kupperman, Founder, Kupperman Location Solutions, at our Miami Consultants Forum about the food industry dynamics that are influencing site selection in 2018 and beyond.
For Food Manufacturers, the Right Economic Development Partner Is Critical
Area Development interviewed Amy Gerber, Executive Managing Director, Business Incentives Practice at Cushman & Wakefield — and lead moderator at our Women in Economic Development Consultants Forum — about the insights and trends discussed at the conference, including incentives negotiation, labor costs, affordable housing, and the ever-evolving food industry, which was the focus of her own presentation.
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Home Sweet Homestead
Upgrades provided by Marshall County REMC's energy efficiency program, as well as tax abatements, helped Homestead Dairy to keep its energy costs down, thereby helping this family-owned business to secure its future.
