Kerry Group to invest $125 million in Georgia operations
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced that Kerry Group will expand its operations in Rome, Ga., investing $125 million, its largest-ever capital expenditure investment.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced that Kerry Group will expand its operations in Rome, Ga., investing $125 million, its largest-ever capital expenditure investment. The project will employ more than 400 people during the construction phase and more than 100 new full-time positions when the facility is fully operational.
Headquartered in Ireland, Kerry Group is a leader in the global food industry and employs more than 25,000 people worldwide. Construction on the Floyd County project will begin immediately and is expected to be completed by early 2021 to more than double the production capacity of the existing site within the same footprint. As part of Kerry’s sustainability agenda, the new facility will be powered by 100% renewable electricity and will have several other sustainable initiatives, including zero waste to landfill, bulk receiving, and energy-efficient equipment.
“North America is our largest market, and as such it is fitting that it is here that we announce our largest ever capital expenditure investment,” said Gerry Behan, CEO of Kerry Taste & Nutrition, North America, in a company press release. “This new Georgia facility will be one of the most advanced and modern food manufacturing facilities in the world to support our customers as they produce tasty and nutritious food products, which will be consumed all across the United States and Canada. This type of world-class facility allows us to co-create with our customers to produce tasty and nutritious food products that meet changing consumer demand.”