Wells Enterprises, a U.S. ice cream manufacturer and part of the Ferrero Group, has completed the first two phases of the $425 million facility’s transformation.
The company says the investment in St. Charles provides access to a skilled workforce, a robust multimodal transportation infrastructure and a collaborative business environment that will support long-term growth throughout North America.
EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards reports on recent food and beverage industry developments, including new plants from Bauducco and Gelatys, expansions from Killer Brownie and DG Foods, and Good Culture’s partnership with a Michigan dairy co-op.
The Harrisonville location will transform a long-blighted property into a processing, packaging, and warehousing facility with the potential to bring 20 jobs to the community.
The CHF 520 million ($648 million) facility will combine a wet pet food plant with a highly efficient logistics platform serving Purina as well as other Nestlé brands.
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