Certified Origins, an Italian company that focuses on providing fresh and authentic extra virgin olive oil, will invest $25 million to establish its first U.S. production facility in Newport News, Virginia, to meet increased demand for its branded and private-label products.
The company’s new operation in the Oakland Industrial Park will select and import high-quality extra virgin olive oils through the Port of Virginia to offer craft blends and tailored packaging solutions for local and global markets.
Virginia successfully competed with Maryland for the project, which will create 30 new jobs.
“The Port of Virginia’s strategic investments and transportation infrastructure enable international businesses to easily import, export, and distribute their products, making the Commonwealth a prime launch point into the U.S. market,” said Governor Youngkin, in a statement. “These logistical advantages and workforce continue to attract high-caliber global companies and we are proud to welcome Certified Origins to Virginia.”
Having a high-volume, efficient, and state-of-the-art port was a key deciding factor for the location. “The state of Virginia has an outstanding port, which is a key part of our logistics chain,” said Certified Origins Managing Director Nacho Nuez, in a statement. “Virginia is centrally located in the mid-Atlantic region, which is a great location to support our customers, and we can easily ship to distribution centers by truck or rail from our manufacturing facility or from the port.”
Founded in 2006, Certified Origins is a well-established international food producer and distributor with branches and distribution in Europe, Asia, Mexico, and the United States.
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