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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Ninth Avenue Foods Plans Longview, Texas, Production Operations

12/06/2025
Modern beverage producer Ninth Avenue Foods plans to establish operations in Longview, Texas. The over $200 million project is expected to create 150 jobs over the next five years.

The investment will include the construction of a new manufacturing facility located at the North Business Park. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2027..

“Ninth Avenue Foods is committed to operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that utilize advanced processing technologies. Our new site in Longview is strategically located to serve our existing customers while supporting our continued growth and expansion into new product capabilities. After carefully researching and evaluating many communities across Texas, we are proud to have selected Longview as our preferred location,” said Steve Goldenstein, Vice President, Ninth Avenue Foods..

To support the project the Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) Board of Directors approved a performance agreement. .

“Ninth Avenue Foods has been an outstanding partner throughout the site selection process, and we’re excited to welcome them as they plant roots in East Texas. During our visit to their new facility in Indiana, we were struck by the quality of the operation; from the clean, modern design and impressive use of automation, to the strong sense of teamwork and pride evident among their employees. Their leadership has clearly fostered a culture built on innovation, respect, and excellence. We are confident that Ninth Avenue Foods will bring that same energy and sophistication to Longview, strengthening our community and engaging as a great corporate partner in Longview, Texas,” noted Wayne Mansfield, President & CEO of LEDCO..

Ninth Avenue Foods is a beverage producer specializing in dairy and plant-based drinks with extended shelf life (ESL) using advanced clean-fill technology, serving private label and co-packing needs. .

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