Food and Beverage Off to a Slow Start in Q4 2025 with Industrial Planned Projects Down 13%

Industrial SalesLeads announced today the October 2025 results from its latest Planned Industrial Capital Project Spending Report for the Food and Beverage industry. The report reveals a slower start to the fourth quarter, with 46 new projects identified across North America.

The findings represent a 13% decrease from September’s 53 recorded projects, signaling a modest cooling in new investment activity. Industrial SalesLeads tracks planned industrial projects involving facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization.

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

Food and Beverage Project Type

            Processing Facilities - 27 New Projects

            Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 23 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity

            New Construction - 15 New Projects

            Expansion - 5 New Projects

            Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 24 New Projects

            Plant Closing - 4 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)

            New York - 4

            North Carolina - 4

            Ohio - 4

            Indiana - 3

            Arizona - 2

            California - 2

            Florida - 2

            Iowa - 2

            Kentucky - 2

            Missouri - 2

Largest Planned Project

During the month of October, our research team identified 3 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Sazerac Company Inc., who is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a production facility in CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

GEORGIA:

Food product mfr. is investing $120 million for the construction of a processing facility on their campus in COLUMBUS, GA. The project also includes the renovation and equipment upgrades on their existing processing facility in COLUMBUS, GA. Completion is slated for early 2027.

TEXAS:

Farming company is planning to invest $50 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 283,000 sf warehouse and processing facility at 1205 Reed Dr. in LOCKHART, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

NORTH CAROLINA:

Tobacco company is planning to invest $37 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in WILSON, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

INDIANA:

Food processing company is planning to invest $35 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 753,000 sf processing and distribution center at 2709 N. Co. Rd. 400W in BUCK CREEK TWP., IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2026.

PENNSYLVANIA:

Aluminum canned beverage mfr. is planning for the construction of a 1.3 million sf distribution center in PHILADELPHIA, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2027.

COLORADO: 

Grocery retail chain is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 614,000 sf distribution center at 6196 E. Bridge St. in BRIGHTON, CO. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

WISCONSIN:

Spice and seasoning mfr. is planning for the construction of a 200,000 sf processing, warehouse, and office campus in WEST BEND, WI. They have recently received approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2026. They will consolidate their operations upon completion in late 2027.

FLORIDA:

Beverage company is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 183,000 sf of warehouse space at 15810 Walgreens Drive in JUPITER, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

NEBRASKA:

Specialty snack food mfr. is planning for the construction of a 160,000 sf processing facility in BEATRICE, NE. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Spring 2027.

WASHINGTON: 

Egg producer is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 110,000 sf processing facility at 5310 Industrial Way in PASCO, WA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for early Fall 2026.

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