Pennsylvania has secured a $3.8 million investment from food manufacturer Bonduelle Americas (Bonduelle) to open its new U.S. Growth Hub in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth is investing $500,000 in the project, which will create well over 100 new jobs over the next three years.
The company will initially open its new Growth Hub in a temporary space in Philadelphia, with plans to secure a permanent location in the city.
“We want to win within the U.S. with innovative, chef-crafted healthy choices, meal solutions, and fresh services,” said Bobby Chacko, Chief Executive Officer of Bonduelle Americas. “That means competing across the store and digital shelf, moving faster, and surrounding ourselves with the right talent and partners to do it. Pennsylvania and Philadelphia bring the kind of energy, grit, and food heritage that fuels how we build — and how we win.”
Bonduelle received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for a $500,000 Pennsylvania First grant.
DCED Secretary Rick Siger was in Philadelphia to help celebrate the company’s first expansion into Pennsylvania.
“Bonduelle’s decision to open its U.S. Growth Hub in Philadelphia is a strong vote of confidence in Pennsylvania’s economy and our workforce,” said Secretary Siger.
Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp helping more people eat plant‑rich, every day. Through a growing portfolio available in and beyond the produce aisle, the company brings fresh, convenient foods to consumers embracing a flexitarian lifestyle. Bonduelle Americas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), a global company with more than 170 years of heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world.
