The expansion of a Hart County food production facility will soon add up to 140 jobs.
Marzetti Co. manufactures salad dressings, sauces and other food products at its Horse Cave facility. The company is investing $92.8 million to expand the facility by 184,500-square-feet. The expansion is expected to be completed by summer 2021.
The investment will also provide eight new processing kitchens and several packaging lines to help meet growing customer demand, according to media reports, with three kitchens and two packaging lines operational within the first year.
“I want to thank T. Marzetti for its commitment to the commonwealth and the workforce in Hart County,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “Our administration aims to spur job growth across the state, and existing companies like T. Marzetti will be at the center of those efforts. This is a significant announcement for central Kentucky, and I am excited about its next steps.”
Marzetti was founded in the late 19th Century. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
