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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Grillo's Pickles Building $54 Million Factory in Bartholomew County, Indiana
TAYLORSVILLE, Ind., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The company that invites customers to "Chill Out, Eat a Pickle" has officially confirmed its plans for a new $54 Million Food Manufacturing operation to meet its growing national demand from a site near Columbus, Indiana. GRILLO'S PICKLES® recently broke ground on a new 155,000 SF production facility along I-65 in Bartholomew County. The new Taylorsville facility in northern Bartholomew County will be adjacent to a previously announced $175 Million KING'S HAWAIIAN™ bakery operation. Both companies are a subsidiary of IRRESISTIBLE FOODS GROUP™. "When we purchased the Bartholomew County site, we did so with thoughts about building it out in phases," said Joe Leonardo, Vice President of Strategic Operations for Irresistible Foods Group (IFG) and Chief Operating Officer of King's Hawaiian. "Today's announcement for Grillo's Pickles confirms our strategy." Grillo's Pickles is investing $54 Million to construct and outfit a new 155,000 SF food manufacturing facility and will employ up to 150 persons. It is adjacent to the previously announced 300,000 SF bakery facility for King's Hawaiian. "Our pickles use a century-old family recipe and contain no artificial preservatives, Grillo's Pickles are packed, shipped, and sold refrigerated," said Adam Kaufman, President & CEO of Boston-based Grillo's Pickles. "For our new production site, it was important to us to find a central U.S. location with a skilled workforce and supportive business environment, and we are very excited to be in Bartholomew County, Indiana." Local government leaders expressed strong support for IFG's two projects. In November 2023, Bartholomew County officials pledged up to $3,746,000 from a combination of County Rainy Day Fund and County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) funds to pay for off-site water, sewer, and road improvement upgrades to serve the project site and surrounding area. Last June, County officials unanimously approved the company's request for an additional 10-year property tax phase-in on the new Grillo's Pickles building and equipment, to produce savings of approximately $1.2 million. "Bartholomew County, Indiana, is committed to growing and diversifying our local economy, and we are exceptionally pleased to support and welcome Grillo's to our community as an important part of our local strategy to attract Food Manufacturing," said County Commissioner Tony London. According to Kristen Goecker, Interim President of Greater Columbus Economic Development Corporation, regional leaders have also approved inclusion of up to $1.0 Million from the State of Indiana's READI 2.0 funds awarded to the South Central Indiana Talent Region. Funds will support intersection improvements at US31 and Bear Lane, along with the extension of County Road 700N on the southern edge of the project site in support of the Taylorsville Industrial Park. "As a company, Grillo's Pickles is known for their refreshingly unique pickle products, along with their fun and very distinctive marketing efforts," said Goecker. "As such, Grillo's is going to fit in perfectly well in a community that is known for being different by design with a manufacturing workforce that is second to none." Bartholomew County Council president Leah Beyer also voiced her support of the project. "This project represents economic development teamwork at its finest," said Beyer. "County Planning & Zoning, County Council, the Board of Commissioners, City of Columbus officials, local utilities, and our READI Regional Group have all pulled in the same direction to support the investments pledged by IFG, King's Hawaiian and Grillo's Pickles." In addition to local incentives, based on the company's investment and job creation plans, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation committed an investment in Grillo's Pickles of up to $1.4 million in the form of incentive-based tax credits. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired. About Irresistible Foods GroupEstablished in September 2021, Irresistible Foods Group (IFG) is the parent company to King's Hawaiian, Grillo's Pickles, Killer Brownie Company and other distinctive brands. IFG is 100% family owned and is committed to authentically stewarding Irresistible brands into the future as they have with King's Hawaiian for more than 75 years. We believe in irresistibility not just in our products, but in our values, 'ohana (family) and roots. We believe the core of our irresistibility is our values. IFG strives to be the most trusted, influential, and value-creating family of authentic food & beverage brands that are beloved by their consumers for their irresistible products, uniquely connected through their shared values, and sold in the perimeter (of grocery stores). More info at About Grillo's PicklesFor people who want freshness, Grillo's is the pickle company that is changing the game. That's because Grillo's uses only clean, garden-fresh ingredients to make deliciously simple foods that deliver all the crunchy, tangy, satisfying flavor you've been searching for, with none of the junk. How do we do it? Our products are made cold, shipped cold, and consumed cold. You get an incredible crunch, and we never have to mess with artificial preservatives. In fact, the only thing traditional about us is our 100-year-old family recipe. The rest? It's fresh. Grillo's offers mouthwatering bites nationwide with their selection of spears, chips, wholes and Pickle de Gallo. For more information, visit or contact grillos@ About the Greater Columbus Economic Development CorporationThe Greater Columbus (Indiana) Economic Development Corporation is an independent, non-profit economic development organization serving Columbus, Edinburgh, and all Bartholomew County, Indiana. The organization's goal is to grow & attract well-paying, high value-added, community-minded businesses by influencing and leveraging the area's distinct capabilities in advanced manufacturing, design, and Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) education resources. Current industry diversification targets include Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Next Generation Mobility, Engineering Services, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. 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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Father, daughter duo to bring gourmet burger chain Dog Haus to Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Dog Haus, a popular restaurant known for its gourmet burgers, hot dogs, and craft beers, is expanding into Louisiana for the first time. The first location is set to open in spring 2026, with two more to follow. A news release said the locations are planned for Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. The expansion is led by a family team: Gregg Strasburger, his daughter Erin LeDoux, and her husband Matt LeDoux, a Lake Charles native with Baton Rouge roots. According to the release, they are opening three other locations in Texas, working with retired Chick-fil-A operator Steven Vinson in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Dog Haus is also known for its fried chicken sandwiches and plant-based options — all served on grilled King's Hawaiian rolls. The restaurants also offer craft cocktails and local beers. 'We're excited to bring Dog Haus to Louisiana,' said Strasburger. 'With all-beef dogs, Black Angus burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, plant-based options, craft cocktails, and local beers, the menu truly has something for everyone. But it's more than just the food — every Dog Haus becomes a part of the community. It's a place to kick back, enjoy the vibe, and spend quality time with family and friends. We can't wait to bring that energy here.' Ascension Parish residents welcome new Aldi grocery store Baby raccoon in Colorado revived with compressions Father, daughter duo to bring gourmet burger chain Dog Haus to Baton Rouge DHS mulls reality show for immigrants seeking US citizenship Komodo dragon eats shoe thrown into zoo exhibit Louisiana advocate fights to shield kids from sexual abuse with event this weekend Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
05-03-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Dunkin' brings back ‘highly requested' drink after 7 years. When can you get it?
A Dunkin' fan favorite was missing from menus for seven years. Now it's back with another 'highly requested' coffee. Dunkin's spring menu launched March 5 with the return of the pistachio coffee, according to the doughnut and coffee chain. Last offered in 2018, the 'long-lost favorite' joins the Dunkalatte on the limited-time lineup. Both drinks are available hot or iced. 'These two beverages have each built a cult following, from customers raving about the Dunkalatte's one-of-a-kind creamy flavor, to years of petitions calling for Pistachio's comeback,' Beth Turenne, vice president of Category Management at Dunkin', said in a news release. The pistachio coffee starts with Dunkin's original blend coffee combined with a pistachio flavor swirl for a 'nutty, subtly sweet' essence, a product description reads. Coffee lovers looking for a creamier option can try the Dunkalatte, the brand's first-ever drink made with coffee milk. The milkshake-inspired drink first hit menus in 2024 and 'became an instant sellout,' according to Dunkin'. 'The secret ingredient of this ultra-smooth beverage is coffee milk, made by blending whole milk with Dunkin's very own coffee extract,' the restaurant said. The pistachio coffee and Dunkalatte are available for a limited time, though Dunkin' didn't say for how long. Dunkin's spring lineup includes other new and returning favorites. They are: Ham and Swiss pretzel sliders made with King's Hawaiian pretzel slider bunsSweet black pepper baconChicken and bacon croissant stufferBrown sugar shakin espressoRaspberry watermelon Dunkin' refresher Pricing information wasn't immediately available. Find your nearest Dunkin' here.
