February 2025 Food and Beverage Projects

Industrial SalesLeads published its February 2025 report on planned capital project spending in the Food and Beverage industry. The research team tracked 48 new industrial projects, reflecting ongoing strength in the sector. Activity includes new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment modernization initiatives across North America. The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.

Projects by Type

• Processing Facilities: 33

• Distribution and Industrial Warehouses: 24

Projects by Scope

• New Construction: 15

• Expansions: 11

• Renovations and Equipment Upgrades: 18

• Plant Closings: 7

Top 10 States for Food and Beverage Projects

• Texas 6

• California 5

• New York 3

• North Carolina 3

• Alabama 2

• Illinois 2

• Indiana 2

• Michigan 2

• Minnesota 2

• Missouri 2

Largest Planned Project

In February, four new Food and Beverage projects were valued at 100 million dollars or more. The largest is owned by Summit Next Gen, which plans to invest 1.6 billion dollars to build a processing facility in Houston, Texas. Approvals are pending.

Top 10 Food and Beverage Project Opportunities

Texas
Bakery company investing 160 million dollars to build a 267,000 sf processing facility in Burleson, TX. Approved.

New York
Dairy manufacturer planning 110 million dollars for a 100,000 sf expansion and upgrades in Cortlandville, NY. Construction begins Spring 2025 with completion in 2026.

Indiana
Specialty food ingredient company investing 100 million dollars for equipment upgrades at its Indianapolis, IN, facility. Completion expected Fall 2026.

Pennsylvania
Beverage company investing 100 million dollars for a 240,000 sf distribution and office facility in Harrisburg, PA. Construction starts Summer 2025 and completes late 2026.

Tennessee
Candy manufacturer expanding its Covington, TN facility with a 98 million dollar project. Approved.

Colorado
Meat processor investing 50 million dollars in expansion of its Greeley, CO facility. Pending approvals.

Michigan
Fruit processor investing 32 million dollars for expansion and upgrades in Shelby, MI. Pending approvals.

Minnesota
Frozen food manufacturer planning a 282,000 sf facility in Eagan, MN. Relocation planned upon 2027 completion.

North Carolina
Beverage company renovating and upgrading a 282,000 sf warehouse facility in Charlotte, NC.

Utah
Restaurant chain planning a 116,000 sf distribution center in Salt Lake City, UT. Approvals pending.

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