US food group Hormel Foods is to build a manufacturing facility in Iowa for the production of microwave meals.

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The Austin-based company has estimated the cost of the project in the town of Dubuque to be in the region of US$89m.


Jeffrey Ettinger, CEO and president of Hormel Foods, said: “Consumer demand for shelf stable microwave meals is exploding. This investment will allow us to increase our production capacity and continue our leadership position through innovation and new products. The proximity of Dubuque to our main grocery products distribution centre was an important logistical consideration.”


Construction for the 327,000 sq ft facility is scheduled for this summer and the plant is expected to be operational by November 2009.


Around 180 new jobs will be created initially, with more expected in future phases.

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