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2025
More foreign companies bringing businesses to Florida
April 14, 2025
Bay News 9
More companies are deciding to bring their business to Florida, according to the Florida Department of Commerce.
They said there's been an increase in foreign companies both coming into the state and expanding on what's already here.
One of those companies is Brazilian-based Bauducco Foods which recently broke ground on a 400,000 square-foot facility on Chancy Road.
(Read Full Article)New development coming to Zephyrhills, bringing in hundreds of jobs
April 11, 2025
ABC Action News
A new development is coming to Zephyrhills, bringing hundreds of jobs to the community.
Bauducco is the third largest cookie manufacturer in the U.S. but was originally founded in Brazil. The international company broke ground on their property last month off Chancey Road.
Plans call for the company to invest $200 million in the city and create nearly 600 new jobs.
(Read Full Article)The feeling of Family Breaks Ground in Zephyrhills: Welcome Bauducco Foods
April 3, 2025
Naturecoaster
In October of 2023, Bauducco Foods purchased 72 acres of Pasco County to continue its goal of growing U.S. production and distribution of its sweet treats.
Melonie Bahr Monson, the Mayor of Zephyrhills, commented, “We are extremely excited to have Bauducco Foods’ manufacturing facility land here in Zephyrhills. Bringing jobs into our city has been a high priority for years as we have worked hand in hand with Pasco EDC and Zephyrhills Economic Development Coalition to accomplish this feat.”
(Read Full Article)$200 million food production facility breaks ground in Zephyrhills
March 25, 2025
Tampa Bay Business Journal
A $200 million food production facility, in the works since 2023, has broken ground in Zephyrhills.
Bauducco Foods, which received an $8 million economic development incentive package from Zephyrhills, has started construction on a production and distribution facility that spans 72 acres at the Zephyrhills Airport Industrial Park.
(Read Full Article)Bauducco Foods Breaks Ground For $200M Florida Production, Distribution Facility
March 24, 2025
Business Observer
Bauducco Foods, one of the fastest growing cookie companies in the world, broke ground on its newest production and distribution facility last week in Zephyrhills, Florida. The company will invest $200 million in the Pasco County facility, which will be developed in three phases.
(Read Full Article)Garyline Celebrates Grand Opening of Florida Facility
January 9, 2025
Advertising Specialty Institute
The 450,000-square-foot facility has ample space for the supplier to handle large-scale production, warehousing and assembly of promo products.
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Garyline invests $16 million in Pasco County, creating over 500 jobs in six months
December 27, 2024
Tampa Bay Business Journal
A new milestone for business development in Pasco County will come next week.
While it began operations in the spring, the Garyline manufacturing facility at 14799 Shady Hills Road in Spring Hill, 5 miles south of the Hernando County line, will officially open on the morning of Dec. 5.
(Read Full Article)Pasco EDC Announces Winners for the 36th Annual Awards
September 6, 2024
What's What New Port Richey
The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) hosted its 36th Annual Awards event on September 5 at the Pasco-Hernando State College Instructional Performing Arts Center (IPAC) with hundreds in attendance.
(Read Full Article)Design firm expands in Pasco
September 4, 2024
Laker Lutz News
Florida Design Consultants recently moved to a 9,000-square-foot office at 54 Crossings and invested over $300,000 in relocation expenses to the new space.
(Read Full Article)Food tech company opens in Pasco
August 29, 2024
Laker Lutz News
Xgenex, a technology company specializing in food safety through innovative AI-driven solutions, has opened a 3,655-square-foot facility at The Edison Suncoast, according to a news release.
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