Bunge Expands Avondale, Louisiana, Operations
09/03/2024
The investment will include a new vegetable oil processing line and additional structures to support increased oil production at the company’s existing facility which it purchased from Fuji Vegetable Oil in 2023. The expansion is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.
“We are excited about our future in Avondale, including the opportunity to expand our product offerings and meet the needs of our customers throughout North America,” said Brian Hudson, Bunge General Manager of Tropical and Specialty Oils. “We are thankful for the support from great local partners and look forward to commissioning the expanded facility.”
Bunge is a world leader in oilseed processing and a leading producer and supplier of specialty plant-based oils and fats. The company currently operates approximately 300 facilities in more than 40 countries.
“This expansion aligns directly with JEDCO and Jefferson Parish’s vision for the West Bank and in the Avondale area,” noted Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) President & CEO Jerry Bologna. “The continued investment into the Bunge facility helps to position Jefferson Parish as a global destination for food product manufacturing. We are excited about the additional creation of quality, high-paying jobs on the West Bank within this targeted industry cluster. We appreciate Bunge’s investment in our community and look forward to a long-term partnership.”
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