United Foods International and state and local officials announced the grand opening of a new, 126,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Phoenix.
Officials said the facility will allow the Japanese private-label food manufacturer to double its liquid production in Arizona and expand its capabilities to meet demand for custom food ingredient solutions. The new facility will be capable of processing 8 million gallons of liquid products annually, increasing the total liquid production capability in Arizona to over 13 million gallons per year.
Once fully operational, the facility is expected to employ up to 100 people.
“Phoenix offers everything we need to grow: a strong workforce, a strategic location, and a business environment that supports long-term success,” UFI President Take Shimura said in a statement. “This facility allows us to expand our production and distribution capabilities while continuing to deliver high quality products.”
“We’re proud to celebrate the grand opening of United Foods International’s new facility in Phoenix, showcasing Arizona’s attractiveness for global companies and advanced manufacturing,” said Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “Arizona and Japan share a commitment to innovation, advanced manufacturing, and economic growth, and UFI’s new facility highlights that successful international collaboration.”
