Brazilian cookie company Bauducco Foods is set to generate 600 new jobs in Florida.
It plans to invest over $200 million in establishing a production and distribution facility in Pasco County.
The company has acquired a 72-acre site at the Zephyrhills Airport Industrial Park Ready Site.
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Bauducco Foods is known for producing various products, including biscuits, wafers, and bread.
The firm distributes its offerings across all 50 states of the US.
The decision to establish operations in Pasco County is a testament to the city’s business-friendly environment and collaborative efforts with the Pasco Economic Development Council and Zephyrhills Economic Development Coalition.
Zephyrhills Mayor Melonie Bahr Monson said the city is “extremely excited” for Bauducco to join the community.
“Game changer”
She said: “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.
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“The impact of 600 new jobs to our area will be a game changer for our community.”
Stefano Mozzi, the CEO of Bauducco USA, cited the city’s welcoming business environment as a pivotal factor in selecting Pasco County over several other states and counties.
Bauducco Foods will execute the project in two phases.
The first phase would become operational between late 2024 and early 2025.
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Bill Cronin, Pasco EDC’s President and CEO, said: “Creating a site-readiness program isn’t new in the economic development world.
“However, what is crucial to making the program successful is having all of your partners and property owners working together with the same mission of creating new opportunities for our community.
“The Ready Sites Program has become successful thanks to those public/private partnerships and the commitment and trust of the property owners to market their land for industrial development.”
