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  • Posted On Tuesday, December 06, 2022 by Evan Lamolinara

    Foodnov2022

    IMI SalesLeads announced today the November 2022 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 78 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector.

    The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.

    Food and Beverage Project Type

              Processing Facilities - 65 New Projects

              Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 22 New Projects

             

    Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity

              New Construction - 32 New Projects

              Expansion - 24 New Projects

              Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 34 New Projects

              Plant Closing - 1 New Project

     

    Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)

              New York - 9

              California - 6

              Georgia - 5

              Kentucky - 5

              Ontario - 5

              Iowa - 4

              North Carolina - 4

              Texas - 4

              Wisconsin - 4

              Florida - 3

     

    Largest Planned Project

    During the month of November, our research team identified 6 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

    The largest project is owned by Diageo Americas Supply, Inc., who is planning to invest $415 million for the construction of a production facility in MONTGOMERY, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

     

    Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

    GEORGIA:

    Company Name: Grupo Bimbo

    Bakery company is expanding and planning to invest $200 million for the construction of a 2nd processing facility in VALDOSTA, GA. They have recently received approval for the project.

     

    NEBRASKA:

    Company Name: Greater Omaha Packing

    Meat processing company is planning to invest $100 million for the expansion of their processing and warehouse facility in OMAHA, NE. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2026.

     

    KENTUCKY:

    Company Name: Double D Group LLC

    Specialty food processing company is planning to invest $42 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 333,000 sf processing and warehouse facility in GREENVILLE, KY. They have recently received approval for the project.

     

    IOWA:

    Company Name: Benson Hill Inc.

    Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $28 million for a 15,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility 1310 E. Howard St. in CRESTON, IA. They have recently received approval for the project.

     

    GEORGIA:

    Company Name: FPL Food LLC

    Meat processing company is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in AUGUSTA, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

     

    WASHINGTON:

    Company Name: Charlie’s Produce

    Fresh produce company is planning to invest $17 million for the construction of an 84,000 sf warehouse and office facility at 6505 W. 40th Ave. in SPOKANE, WA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2023.

     

    NEW YORK:

    Company Name: Best Bev

    Beverage company is planning to invest $15 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased processing space at 830 Talmadge Hill Road South in WAVERLY, NY. They will relocate their operations upon completion.

     

    KANSAS:

    Company Name: Schwan’s Company

    Food processing company is planning for the expansion of their refrigerated distribution space in SALINA, KS by 140,000 sf. Construction is expected to start in 2023, with completion slated for early 2025.

     

    NORTH CAROLINA:

    Company Name: Adams Beverages

    Beverage company is planning for the construction of a 108,000 sf warehouse and office facility at 2265 Mercantile Dr. in LELAND, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. The site allows for a future 129,500 sf expansion.

     

    GEORGIA:

    Company Name: Hodie Meats, Inc.

    Startup meat processing company is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 45,000 sf processing facility at 2850 Gainesville Hwy in ALTO, GA. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2022.

     

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