Del Monte to spend $22 million on processing center in Glasgow

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Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. is expected to expand its   U.S. logistics network upon the closing set for May 20, 2017 for the site of the former AstroPower building, currently owned by Christina School District.

The site in Glasgow on  Executive Drive, Pencader Industrial Park in New Castle assistance provided by the Delaware Strategic Fund.

Last week the Council on Development Finance approved the recommendation for a $259,000 performance grant to create approximately 30 jobs for the site and a three percent  match up to $654,000 for qualified capital expenditures.

Plans call for 250-30 people to work in the building. However, the fund state financial package covers the 30 or so managers and executives at the site. 

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See earlier story from Delaware Business Now with additional details.

Report: Del Monte plans processing center in Pencader area

Del Monte Fresh Produce will invest approximately $22 million in its new facility and expansion into the Delaware community.   “We’re glad that Del Monte Fresh Produce chose Delaware as the strategic location to expand its operations,”  Gov. John Carney said. 

“We’re very much looking forward to seeing the former site of AstroPower repurposed and come alive again, bringing with it new jobs to our state.” “We’re excited to commence our operation in the state of Delaware and tap into the workforce of the most populous county in the state with close proximity to the University of Delaware,” said Paul Rice, senior vice president, N.A. Operations. “Delaware is not only an ideal location for our company to further develop our robust Northeastern operations, but will also give us the ability to provide jobs and growth to the surrounding community.”

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The new 178,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Pencader Industrial Park will add a key distribution point in the company’s logistics network in North America and especially in the Northeast.

The facility will  cut and process   fresh fruit, vegetables and other food products.  When completed the distribution center will have, among other things,  a fresh cut fruit, protein salad, and commissary production area, banana and avocado ripening rooms, refrigerated and dry warehouse space, loading docks, and office space.

“We want to express our appreciation to all the partners who came together on this project to bring Del Monte Fresh Produce  to Delaware,” said Delaware Economic Development Office Director Bernice Whaley. “Thanks to the collaborative effort a building which has been on the market for nearly a decade will be revitalized and create new manufacturing jobs in our state with the potential to add more.”

 

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