Snack food maker Pure Foods is planning to build a new manufacturing facility in the city of Kingsport, Tennessee, a move that could create 273 new jobs.
The proposed 88, 000ft2 facility will see an investment of around $22m and will cater to markets in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Commenting on the new facility, Pure Foods president & CEO John Frostad said. "The new investment will allow Pure Foods to operate an advanced, FSSC22000, BRC and SQF certified, Allergen Controlled Snack Manufacturing Plant."
Besides material handling and processing techniques, Pure Foods is installing patented dehydration technology that will see the integration of fresh vegetables and fruits into sheeted tortilla style snacks, extruded products, and other snack forms.
Construction on the plant has already commenced and is expected to be completed in August 2015.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam said: "Our geographic location and skilled workforce are incredible advantages when we're out recruiting businesses to Tennessee, and when a company establishes its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing operations in Tennessee, it sends another clear signal that we can compete with anyone."
Pure Foods currently produces nutrient dense and low fat specialty snack foods.
