Mizkan America to expand in Owensboro

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – During his weekly Team Kentucky update, Governor Andy Beshear discussed plans from Mizkan America to expand their Owensboro facility with a $156 million investment.

According to a statement from the governor, the project will see the company expand its Owensboro facilities by approximately 320,000 square feet, bringing its total operational space to over 970,000 square feet. The additional space would allow for building improvements, new machinery and equipment, IT upgrades and related assets.

“Kentucky’s manufacturing sector has always played a key role throughout the commonwealth, and the tremendous growth we are seeing within the industry is critical to our surging economy,” said Gov. Beshear. “Companies like Mizkan America continue to believe and invest in the commonwealth and its communities, offering quality jobs and opportunities for Kentuckians to provide for themselves and their families. I want to thank the company, as well as local and state officials who helped bring this investment to the Owensboro community, and I look forward to Mizkan’s continued success here in Kentucky.”

The expansion is expected to create 44 new jobs. Mizkan America is based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, and is one of the leading makers of pasta sauce and vinegar products in the United States.

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