The pair’s product line includes diapers made from plant-based absorbents and sustainably harvested fluff pulp. Wipes, toiletries, and cleaning supplies are also being sold.
The $31-million, 312,000-square-foot site at Waco is expected to be ready for operations in summer 2021 and ultimately create 110 jobs.
Bell and Shepard started Hello Bello in 2019. Its executive team includes Sean Kane, who previously cofounded The Honest Co. with actress Jessica Alba, and Jay McGraw, son of television therapist Dr. Phil. “As two Texas natives, we’re thrilled to bring a piece of our Hello Bello business and invest in Waco and the Texas community,” Kane and McGraw said in a statement. “As our company continues to experience significant growth, this new next-generation facility will allow us to scale operations.”
Food trucks have returned to Magnolia Market at the Silos, continuing the complexâs return to normal after a major expansion project, even as the COVID-19 pandemic causes hospitalizations to surge locally and experts fear further spread because of holiday gatherings.
The food lineup now includes Guess Family Barbecue, Cheddar Box, 900 Degrees Pizzeria, Chuckâs Gourmet Popcorn, Summer Snow, Magnolia Table, Silos Baking Co., Club Sandwich, Heart of Texas Dog House, Luna Juice, Alabama Sweet Tea and Whizzbangâs, Magnolia spokesperson John Marsicano said by email.
The courtyard in front of the food trucks remains fenced and under construction but appears to be nearing completion.
Hollywood celebrities Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard pick Waco site to make Hello Bello diapers
Native Texans Sean Kane and Jay McGraw created a platform that lets celebrities quickly bring consumer products to market.
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard starred in the romantic action comedy Hit and Run, one of their many film credits.(Courtesy of Jeffrey Reed/Open Road Films/MCT / Open Road Films)
Hollywood celebrities Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard will lease a 312,000-square-foot building in Waco to set up their first wholly owned Hello Bello diaper manufacturing and distribution center.
Their baby products startup Hello Bello will modernize a former Domtar Personal Care facility, with construction expected to be completed by summer 2021. It will invest $31 million in facility improvements and create 110 new jobs.
Central Texas is popping, and even Hollywood stars know it!
According to a press release from Hello Bello, the company is ready to modernize the former Domtar facility in Waco into a state-of-the-art manufacturing center located at 2101 Texas Central Parkway, with construction expected to be completed by 2021 for a summer grand opening.
Hello Bello was co-founded by Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Sean Kane, Jay McGraw and Jennifer Pullen, and launched in February 2019. The new facility will create over 100 new jobs in the region.
“The City of Waco is pleased to welcome Hello Bello to our community. This is an exciting announcement, primarily because of the 110 full-time, quality jobs and more than $31M in capital investment,” said Waco Mayor, Dillon Meek. “This announcement supports our positive projections for Waco’s economy and is another example of a business embracing our aggressive, collaborative approach to economic development. Good jobs and investment like this
Baby brand co-founded by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard to open Waco manufacturing center
Posted at 9:29 AM, Dec 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-16 10:29:11-05
WACO, TX â Hello Bello, a brand of baby and family care consumer products co-founded by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, announced theyâve selected Waco for the company expansion of its first wholly-owned diaper distribution and manufacturing center.
The 312,000 square-feet integrated facility has received local support for the project and expects to create over 100 new jobs in the region.
Hello Bello will modernize the former Domtar facility into a state-of-the-art manufacturing center located at 2101 Texas Central Parkway, with construction expected to be completed by Q2 2021 for a summer grand opening.