en.Wedoany.com Reported - Italian pasta manufacturer Barilla plans to invest $145 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Avon, New York. The project aims to increase pasta production capacity, strengthen North American supply chain operations, and create over 90 new jobs.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced a two-phase expansion plan for the Livingston County facility, where Barilla has operated since 2007. The first phase will involve constructing a new 52,000-square-foot manufacturing building, adding one production line and three packaging lines, as well as a new warehouse for storage and distribution.
The expansion also reserves space for a second production line planned for the second phase. Barilla stated that this expansion will help the company meet growing demand in the U.S. market while supporting long-term operational growth. The expansion will strengthen the North American supply chain and is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 3,000 tons annually. Barilla produces a range of pasta products for the U.S. market at the Avon facility. The company also operates a production plant in Iowa and maintains manufacturing operations in several countries worldwide.
New York State is supporting the project with up to $2.75 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Tax Credits, which are tied to Barilla's job creation commitments. The New York Power Authority is considering additional support, while National Grid, Rochester Gas and Electric, Livingston County, and Greater Rochester Enterprise are also assisting with the expansion. Barilla expects to complete the first phase of the expansion by March 2028. This investment builds on the company's initial $75 million investment in the Avon facility, which began operations in 2007 and currently supports approximately 145 jobs in the region.
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