Who likes Gummi Candy!? Haribo, a German-based confectionery company, has finally selected a location for a new manufacturing facility. After several years of examining many different sites, Rick LaBerge, chief operating officer of Haribo, announced that Kenosha County (specifically Pleasant Prairie) will be the destination for a massive, new confectionery facility. Haribo is excited to grow their successful business in the USA, but how does Wisconsin benefit? The project for the new facility, which should be completed in 2020, is one of the largest investments in Wisconsin history by an overseas company for a new operation. It is estimated that 400 jobs will be created and the project will be $242 million. We are excited to see some Haribo candy with "Made in the USA" on the packaging!
Original Source: inWisconsin.com
Article 1: walker.wi.gov
Article 2: cbsnews.com
I find it interesting that Jelly Belly, also in Pleasant Prairie, announced within the last year that they were shutting down their plant and now Haribo is planning to open a plant in Pleasant Prairie. Either way, this is exciting news. I hope they do tours! :)
ReplyDeleteI think Jelly Belly has chosen to consolidate its affairs in California, but originally the Germany brothers who first expanded to America did so on the north side of Chicago. Interesting case study. I hope Haribo does tours too! Fieldtrip!?
ReplyDeleteExciting news indeed. 2017 is starting to show promise of jobs and a growing economy.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to know that we can expect to see more jobs available in the future. It is nice that we can have such a boost from a manufacturing facility that also should not be an issue environmentally. I hope that they do well and help the economy in the area.
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