Bonduelle USA, a French company processing canned and frozen vegetables in the United States, plans to expand operations at its Lebanon County facility.
Expansion will streamline operations and boost efficiency by integrating automated technology. The installation of machinery and equipment and the addition of two new frozen vegetable processing and packaging lines are expected to increase output by 2023 from 45 million pounds annually to 75 million pounds.
The company will invest at least $5 million, and the project will create 35 full-time jobs.
“Bonduelle is excited to work with Gov. (Tom) Wolf’s office to increase our business in Pennsylvania and create new jobs in the Lebanon, PA, community,” Jeremie Williams, U.S. packaging operations manager, said. “We know that there are many opportunities at the Lebanon plant and are looking forward to continuing to see the site grow with new technology and people. Bonduelle is committed to building a better future through plant-based food, feeding future generations, and is dedicated to putting our people and communities at the heart of what we do.”
The Department of Community and Economic Development submitted a $35,000 workforce development grant to help the company train workers, a $70,000 Pennsylvania First grant, and a $400,000 Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loan.