Sugar Foods to expand into new Indiana factory and distribution center

Sugar Foods LLC announced December 23 it would expand its operations into a new 617,000-square foot factory and distribution center in Whiteland, Indiana. The parent company of Fresh Gourmet, Concord Foods, and N’Joy brand products did not disclose how much the factory cost or how many new jobs it might house. In a company statement, Sugar Foods CEO Andrea Brule said the new site would expand the international food manufacturer’s footprint in the United States.

The expansion follows a November personal property tax abatement granted to Sugar Foods by the city. According to local news site the Daily Journal, the Whiteland Town Council granted a five-year tax abatement to Sugar Foods in on an estimated $25 million in equipment costs, while the company would continue to pay taxes on an estimated further $15.5 million in IT equipment and tenant improvements. The Journal reported the new site would employ 105 full-time employees with an average salary of $63,000.

In a statement, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun referenced his own past work in logistics and said a distribution center in his state was a win-win situation for Indiana and Sugar Foods.

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“This investment in Whiteland is an important milestone in Sugar Foods’ growth story,” said Sugar Foods LLC Andrea Brule. “By expanding our national footprint in a strategic location, we can serve our customers even better – with the capacity, reliability and innovation they need to grow their own businesses.”

"Having spent much of my career in logistics, I understand how strategic Indiana is for moving products efficiently across the country,” said Gov. Mike Braun. “Our state’s role as the Crossroads of America makes Whiteland a smart choice for Sugar Foods as it strengthens its distribution network and expands manufacturing capacity. This investment will bring new, high-paying jobs to our state and further reinforce our position as a national hub for production and distribution.”

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