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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Desi Fresh Foods Plans Frederick County, Virginia, Production Operations

08/27/2024
Desi Fresh Foods, a U.S. producer of dahi, or South Asian yogurt, and lassi, a drinkable South Asian yogurt, plans to establish manufacturing operations in Frederick County, Virginia. The project is expected to create 56 jobs.

The new facility will be located in Stonewall Industrial Park at 205 McGhee Road. Production is scheduled to begin in the Fall.

“After an exhaustive search, we are thrilled to be opening our new facility in Northern Virginia,” said CEO of Desi Fresh Foods Larry LaPorta. “This move will not only allow us to streamline operations and increase production, but give us access to quality, essential ingredients that will help foster the growth of Desi Fresh Foods in the future and set us up for long-term success.”

Governor Youngkin approved a $150,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund and a $150,000 grant from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund to assist Frederick County with this project.

Support for Desi Fresh Foods’ job creation will be provided through the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program, a workforce initiative created by VEDP in collaboration with the Virginia Community College System and other higher education partners, with funding support from the Governor’s administration and the Virginia General Assembly.

“Desi Fresh Foods is just the latest food and beverage manufacturer to take advantage of Virginia’s location and top-notch logistics infrastructure,”?noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “Food and beverage processing is the Commonwealth’s second-largest manufacturing sector, and I am delighted to watch Desi Fresh Foods take the next steps in its corporate growth here in Virginia.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services worked with the Frederick County Economic Development Authority to secure the project.

“Virginia dairy farmers’ high-quality products will be an asset to Desi Fresh Foods’ ability to continue being a leading manufacturer of South Asian dairy products,” said Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr. “We’re pleased Desi Fresh Foods recognized the benefits of relocating their facility to Virginia, and we are proud to support this project and its 56 new jobs with the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund.”

Desi Fresh Foods is an manufacturer of Indian-style spoonable and drinkable yogurt products that are distributed nationwide to retailers and food service customers. The company’s product line includes whole milk, low-fat, fat-free, and organic yogurt and lower-fat paneer and lassi, sold through ethnic and mainstream retailers, and food service customers.

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