Certified Origins Chooses RTW Virginia For 1st US Location
Certified Origins is an olive oil company based in Italy. Now, they are adding their first US location soon in Right to Work Newport News, Virginia. In order to do this, the company is investing a total of $25 million toward the project. As a result, this will also create 30 new jobs. So this is exciting economic news!
From Area Development Magazine:
“The state of Virginia has an outstanding port, which is a key part of our logistics chain. [“¦] Having a high-volume, efficient, and state-of-the-art port was a key deciding factor for the location. Virginia is centrally located in the mid-Atlantic region, which is a great location to support our customers, and we can easily ship to distribution centers by truck or rail from our manufacturing facility or from the port. The Hampton Roads area has a large pool of skilled workers that we feel would be an ideal fit for our state-of-the-art facility. The area is also very attractive to potential new employees for its reasonable cost of living, activities, and proximity to Washington, D.C. and the Outer Banks.” [“¦]
“Certified Origins’ first U.S. production facility in the City of Newport News will enable the company to easily import and distribute its high-quality olive oil products while continuing to build partnerships with retailers across the country. [“¦] The Hampton Roads region has emerged as a hub for the food and beverage sector, and Certified Origins will be a valuable addition to this booming industry.” [“¦]
“Certified Origins is joining a growing number of companies in the food and beverage sector that are investing in Virginia to establish or expand their operations. [“¦] We recently expanded our capacity to support growth in this area of business, so The Port of Virginia is well-positioned to help Certified Origins and its peers connect with world markets and grow their business. We look forward to the benefits this facility will bring to the City of Newport News and collaborating with Certified Origins as we go forward.”
AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE
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