Bauducco Foods breaks ground on Florida production and distribution facility
Bauducco Foods broke ground for a planned $200 million investment in a new production and distribution facility in Zephyrhills, Fla. Located on 72 acres in an industrial park near the Zephyrhills Airport, the facility will produce a variety of Bauducco’s signature products, including biscuits, wafers and panettones.
The facility plan follows an analysis of more than 160 potential sites across seven states by the company, according to Stefano Mozzi, the CEO of Bauducco USA. Zephyrhills was selected due to the “business-friendly environment” and “ the fantastic support from the business development teams in the state, county and the city,” Mozzi said in a release.
“The groundbreaking of Bauducco Foods marks an exciting new chapter for Zephyrhills. Their investment not only brings hundreds of high wage jobs and economic growth but also reinforces our city’s reputation as a prime destination for business and industry,” said the Zephyrhills city mayor, Melonie Bahr Monson, in a release.
The Zephyrhills facility will be developed in three phases, with the first phase expected to be operational by mid-2026
Bauducco cookies, a product of the Brazilian bakery giant Bauducco, have carved out a niche in the vending market with their individually packaged, shelf-stable treats.
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