Reser’s Fine Foods Expands Halifax County, North Carolina, Operations
12/01/2018
“Our tortilla business continued to grow in the Eastern United States over the past 9 years, and it became clear we needed to invest to support both current and future demand in this region,” says Reser’s Fine Foods CEO Mark Reser.
“The One North Carolina Fund grant, along with the continued support of N.C. Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C., made the choice to invest here in Halifax an easy one. We will expand capacity by investing in new equipment at our existing plant, and increase the site’s workforce by nearly 40% over the next five years,” he added.
As an incentive a performance-based grant of $250,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help facilitate Reser’s expansion in Halifax County. The One NC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All One NC grants require a matching grant from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.
Reser’s Fine Foods began in 1950 in Cornelius, Oregon producing refrigerated salads. Over the next several decades, the company expanded into several other food categories, including Mexican foods. In 2010, Reser’s expanded its West-based tortilla business by opening the Don Pancho facility in Halifax.
“Halifax County is a prime location for manufacturers with strategic access to rail and road transport,” said Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland. “That transportation and distribution infrastructure, coupled with an experienced manufacturing workforce, made it the right choice for Reser’s to stay in North Carolina.”
“Reser’s Fine Foods has a long history in Halifax County and we are thrilled to support them in the expansion of Don Pancho Authentic Mexican Food products,” said Vernon J. Bryant, Chairman of the Halifax County Board of Commissioners. “We look forward to the positive impact this expansion will have on our community and to the residents employed by the company.”
In addition to North Carolina Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, other key partners in the project include the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Community College System, Halifax County and the Halifax County Economic Development Commission.
Project Announcements
Process Machinery Expands Shelby County, Kentucky, Production Operations
04/26/2025
HL Mechatronics Expands Williams Township, Michigan, Operations
04/26/2025
Norplas Industries Expands Highland Park, Michigan, Operations
04/26/2025
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Establishes Camden, Arkansas, Operations
04/26/2025
Cyclic Materials Plans Mesa, Arizona, Recycling Operations
04/26/2025
Amazon Plans Marshall County, Mississippi, Inbound Cross Dock Operations
04/26/2025
Most Read
-
Run a Job Task Analysis
Q4 2024
-
The Location Economics of Advanced Nuclear
Q1 2025
-
39th Annual Corporate & 21st Annual Consultants Surveys: What Business Leaders and Consultants Are Saying About Site Selection
Q1 2025
-
NEW NIMBYism: A Threat to The U.S. Economy
Q4 2024
-
Power, Policy, and Site Selection in 2025
Q1 2025
-
Why Workforce Readiness Can’t Wait
Q1 2025
-
Designing Beyond the Assembly Line
Q1 2025