Home Market Foods (HMF) announced the acquisition of Carla’s former pasta production facility in South Windsor, Connecticut. HMF is expected to invest more than $70 million to build the site, turning it into a meat production site. By the end of 2027, HMF estimates that the company will create 210 jobs to operate the South Windsor facility. This expansion is part of the company’s strategic plan to develop its production capabilities, innovate and meet the strong demand for its food solution products. .
The renovated facilities, which are scheduled to open in June 2025, will be equipped with machinery and generation to guarantee the highest quality and food protection criteria throughout the production process. The company will integrate energy efficiency systems and waste reduction measures into its facilities. .
After an extensive national search, the decision to locate the new plant in the state of Connecticut was due to several factors, adding the availability of professional labor, the favorable business climate, proximity to major distribution channels, and the city of South. Windsor and the state of Connecticut.
“Home Market Foods is pleased to expand its production operations to the state of Connecticut, which has long been home to some of the largest production companies in the country, and to collaborate heavily with the City of South Windsor to expand its production base. support,” says CEO Doug Atamian. “This new facility represents a significant opportunity for Home Market Foods to further expand our production functions and advance the innovation of our food responses to meet the evolving desires of our consumers across North America.
The new HMF plant is expected to create many local job opportunities. The company has already started recruiting for various positions, adding engineers, maintenance workers, managers, technicians, warehouse and production line employees. HMF is also recruiting for a number of professional and technical positions. positions at its Norwood, Massachusetts plant.
You want to enable JavaScript on a limited number of articles in the next 30 days.
For information on webinar sponsorship, please visit www. bnpevents. com/webinars or email webinars@bnpmedia. com.