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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Clasen Quality Chocolate Plans Frederick County, Virginia, Production Operations

03/03/2025
Chocolate manufacturer Clasen Quality Chocolate plans to establish production operations in Frederick County, Virginia. The $230 million project is expected to create 250 jobs.

The investment includes the construction of a new manufacturing facility that will be located at Valley Innovation Park.

“We are excited to build our newest production facility in Virginia, enabling us to better serve our customers with high-quality chocolate products,” said Clasen Quality Chocolate President Jay Jensen. “CQC is committed to being a supportive member of the local community in Frederick County and the greater Virginia area.”

To support the project Governor Youngkin approved a $3 million grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund. This company is also eligible to receive a $75,000 Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant from the Virginia Port Authority. Support for?Clasen Quality Chocolate’s job creation will be provided through the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program.

“We are so excited Clasen Quality Chocolate chose Virginia,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “Virginia has the infrastructure, skilled workforce and love for chocolate that will ensure Clasen Quality Chocolate thrives, and we are confident in its success.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with the Frederick County Economic Development Authority to secure the project.

“We applaud Clasen Quality Chocolate’s decision to build its new production facility in Frederick County, giving it the capability to capitalize on the growing access to global markets offered by The Port of Virginia,” added Virginia Port Authority CEO and Executive Director Stephen A. Edwards. “This company’s chocolate products are known worldwide, so logistics and supply chain consistency are critical to a successful operation. The investments we’re making in our terminals will help to ensure that companies, like Clasen, can expand their international markets without concern. We welcome Clasen and are looking forward to supporting its growth.”

Clasen Quality Chocolate manufactures chocolate and confectionery coatings for large grocery chains and food companies. The company currently operates four manufacturing facilities, three in Wisconsin and one in Nevada.

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