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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Canada-Based Bioriginal Food & Science Plans Grand Junction, Colorado, Operations

04/15/2026
Canada-based nutritional ingredients manufacturer Bioriginal Food & Science plans to establish operations in Grand Junction, Colorado. The $2 million project is expected to create at least 20 jobs in Mesa County.

The investment will include the acquisition and upgrade of an existing facility which will support the company’s high-speed softgel production, expand manufacturing capacity, and improve supply chain efficiency.

“Bioriginal’s investment is enabling us to expand our team and build on the strong manufacturing foundation in Grand Junction,” said Chad Stephens, Plant Manager of Softgel Co. “With new technology and increased capacity, we’re better positioned to support U.S. customers and deliver high-quality production to a growing number of partners.”

To support the project, the company received approval from the Colorado Economic Development Commission for the Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit, a performance-based incentive to support competitive, multi-state, or county relocation and expansion projects, providing Colorado state income tax credit equal to 50% of FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) tax paid by the company per net new job for each calendar year in the credit period. These incentives are contingent upon Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., referred to as Project Moose throughout the OEDIT review process, meeting net new job creation and salary requirements, including meeting or exceeding the average annual wage in Mesa County, which is currently $57,421.

“Bioriginal’s expansion in Grand Junction is a powerful example of how state and local partners can work together to bring high-quality jobs and economic diversification to Western Colorado,” noted Eve Lieberman, Executive Director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade. “This investment further strengthens Colorado’s position as a destination for advanced manufacturing.”

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. manufactures nutritional ingredients and supplements, including softgels, tinctures, and bulk ingredients, serving human and pet nutrition markets globally.

“Bioriginal’s investment will have a significant impact on Mesa County’s economy, creating high-quality jobs and further diversifying our economic base,” added Curtis Englehart, Executive Director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership. “Their decision underscores Grand Junction’s competitiveness as a hub for manufacturing and innovation.”

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