Foodservice

Nestle expanding Arkansas plant to produce Hot Pockets, will add 100 jobs

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January 4, 2021

Nestle will invest more than $100 million to expand its Jonesboro, Arkansas facility, bringing at least 100 jobs in the next two years, according to press release. The expansion will allow for a new line to produce Hot Pockets sandwiches.

"Consumers are embracing eating at home like never before and rediscovering the frozen category, an evolution brought on by the pandemic that is showing signs of taking hold for the long term," Mike Mahon, factory manager, said in the release. "As we embrace the trend and plan for the future, we're excited to be investing in our Jonesboro factory to support our Hot Pockets business."

The company will renovate and add 90,000 square feet to the facility.

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Image courtesy of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.