Bel Group plans to invest $10 million to launch a new production line at its Little Chute facility, including hiring an 50 people, according to a news release.
The project is part of a $350 million investment to expand the Bel Group’s production across the country to back the Trump administration’s push for local manufacturing.
“At this important time, Bel is growing its market share with its portion-sized products. Bel is innovating its portions to meet nutritional needs for the U.S. diet in support of healthier snacking habits”, said Cécile Béliot, CEO of Bel Group, in a news release.
The Paris-based global dairy manufacturer and marketer outlined several concrete moves in establishing the production line in Little Chute, including an investment of $10 million to produce the Laughing Cow cheese, known for its creamy, spreadable cheese wedges.
The company also claimed the Little Chute facility will hire 50 people in the area of skilled maintenance and off-shift technical positions.
The Little Chute facility, under the name Kaukauna Cheese, has produced cheese since the 1970s. In 1996, the Bel Group acquired the firm and formed Bel/Kaukauna USA in the following year, according to Appleton Post-Crescent archives.
The facility has continuously been manufacturing cold-pack and Boursin gourmet spreadable cheese.
Zhen Wang is a business reporter for The Post-Crescent. Reach her with story tips and feedback at zwang@gannett.com or 920-993-7117.
This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Bel Group to invest $10M in production unit for Laughing Cow cheese at Little Chute facility, will add 50 jobs
Reporting by Zhen Wang, Appleton Post-Crescent / Appleton Post-Crescent
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
