Food Plant Openings and Expansions May 2026
EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry, including Ferrara’s South Carolina plant, Ferrero’s line installation, Conagra Brands’ Arkansas facility expansion, Walmart’s third milk processing facility, Kraft Heinz’s Canadian investment and Swaggerty Farms’ expansion.
Ferrara Candy Company Plans $675M South Carolina Plant
The first production lines in the new facility are expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2029.
Ferrero Opens Nutella Peanut Production Line in Illinois
The $75 million project creates 50 new jobs, marking the Nutella brand’s first new flavor and first product manufactured in the United States.
Conagra Brands to Expand Arkansas Facility
Conagra plans to begin construction later this year to increase its chicken production capacity.
Walmart Opens Third Milk Processing Facility
The Robinson, Texas facility will process and bottle a variety of milk options for Walmart’s Great Value and Sam’s Club Member’s Mark brands.
Kraft Heinz Launches $250M Investment in Canadian Facility
As part of this investment, Kraft Heinz Canada will work to introduce new production volume into its plant in Mont Royal, Montreal.
Swaggerty’s Farm Expands Tennessee Production Facility
Swaggerty’s Farm worked with Southern Construction Inc. on the 50,000-sq.-ft. expansion.
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