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Gonzales Mayor Barney Arceneaux and Blue Runner Foods President Richard Thomas announced the manufacturer will make a $2.26 million capital investment to expand its production with a frozen foods line.
The company hopes to complete the expansion by the end of the year at its site in Gonzales, according to a release from the mayor’s office.
“As the ‘Jambalaya Capital of the World,’ the City of Gonzales is a global ambassador for Louisiana cuisine,” Arceneaux said. “Blue Runner Foods’ continued expansion embodies not only our love of food, but also the local tradition of a solid work ethic in a community that promotes business and supports long-term growth.”
Gonzales-based company, Blue Runner, to expand and produce frozen foods
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Monday, March 08 2021
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Source: The Advocate
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GONZALES - A popular Gonzales-based food brand known for its red beans, navy beans, and jambalaya is hoping to expand into frozen foods by means of a new $2.2. million production facility.
According to The Advocate, Blue Runner s first frozen products will be limited to sausage gumbo and red beans with sausage, said Katie Bautsch, vice-president of operations for the family-owned business. We re really excited to expand into frozen foods, Bautsch told The Advocate, later adding that the company expects its new products to be available by the end of 2021.