Food and Beverage Facility Projects for August Stay Flat from July

There were 77 new projects in August, compared to 78 in July.

Powder Bulk Solids Staff

September 13, 2023

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Food & Beverage facility projects for August
For August, there were 77 new projects. Over the past 5 months, the number of projects have been relatively flat in comparison.Image courtesy of TuiPhotoengineer / iStock / Getty Images Plus

In the month of August, there were 77 new facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects in the North American food and beverage industry.

Of those, 46 were processing facilities and 35 were new projects, research by IMI SalesLeads shows.
 

Project Scope/Activity

  • New Construction – 28 New Projects

  • Expansion – 15 New Projects

  • Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 36 New Projects

  • Plant Closing – 4 New Projects


Project Location (Top 10 States)

  • New York – 8

  • Florida – 6

  • Michigan – 5

  • California – 4

  • Indiana – 4

  • Connecticut – 3

  • Georgia – 3

  • Iowa – 3

  • Missouri – 3

  • North Carolina – 3

During the month of August, 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 DrinkPAK, who is planning to invest $452 million for the construction of 2 processing and distribution facilities in Fort Worth, TX. The company is currently seeking approval for the project.


Here are the top 10 food and beverage projects:

UTAH

Campbell Soup Co. is planning to invest $160 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on the company’s processing and warehouse facility in Richmond. Completion is slated for late 2024.


MANITOBA

Winkler Meats is planning to invest $53 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in Winkler. They are currently seeking approval for the project.


OKLAHOMA

Sam’s Club is planning to invest $40 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 300,000-sq. ft distribution center in Oklahoma City. Completion is slated for early 2024.


CALIFORNIA

Grocery retailer Chedraui is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 1.4 million sf distribution and office facility in Rancho Cucamonga. It will relocate operations upon completion in summer 2024.


CONNECTICUT

Target is planning for the construction of a 530,000-sq.-ft distribution center in Windsor. The retail and grocery chain is currently seeking approval for the project.


IOWA

A to Z Drying, a custom spray drying, blending, and packaging service provider, is planning to invest $23 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades of its warehouse in Osage. The project has recently been approved.


ONTARIO

Breadsource Corp. is planning to invest $18 million for construction of a 105,000-sq.-ft processing and warehouse facility in Scarborough. The bakery company has recently received approval for the project.


GEORGIA

Foodservice distributor and restaurant chain is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 100,000-sq.-ft warehouse and office facility in Buford. It is currently seeking approval for the project. HQ operations will be relocated upon completion in spring 2024.


WASHINGTON

Enfield Farms is planning for the expansion of their processing and warehouse facilities in Lynden by 65,000 sq. ft. Approval for the project has been received.


MISSOURI

A supplement manufacturer is planning to invest $9 million for the renovation of its warehouse and office facility in Fenton. The company is currently seeking approval for the project.

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Powder Bulk Solids Staff

Established in 1983, Powder & Bulk Solids (PBS) serves industries that process, handle, and package dry particulate matter, including the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical markets.

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