The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) Board of Directors today voted to approve a performance agreement with Ninth Avenue Foods, a fourth-generation family-owned and operated company with a long-standing history of quality and service in the dairy industry.
Based out of California, Ninth Avenue Foods recently constructed a state-of-the-art ESL manufacturing facility in Indiana and has now selected Longview to locate its third manufacturing facility. The company has plans to construct its new facility in Longview’s North Business Park, bringing a total of 150 new full-time jobs and over $200 mil in capital investment over the next five years.
“Ninth Avenue Foods has been an outstanding partner throughout the site selection process, and we’re excited to welcome them as they plant roots in East Texas. During our visit to their new facility in Indiana, we were struck by the quality of the operation; from the clean, modern design and impressive use of automation, to the strong sense of teamwork and pride evident among their employees. Their leadership has clearly fostered a culture built on innovation, respect, and excellence. We are confident that Ninth Avenue Foods will bring that same energy and sophistication to Longview, strengthening our community and engaging as a great corporate partner in Longview, Texas.” Wayne Mansfield, LEDCO CEO/President
“LEDCO has done it again. They consistently attract cutting-edge industry to our community, providing meaningful jobs for our residents and vital revenues for the City. We know Ninth Avenue Foods will be a valuable member of our corporate community, and we can't wait to welcome them to Longview." Kristen Ishihara, Mayor of Longview
“Ninth Avenue Foods is committed to operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that utilize advanced processing technologies. Our new site in Longview is strategically located to serve our existing customers while supporting our continued growth and expansion into new product capabilities. After carefully researching and evaluating many communities across Texas, we are proud to have selected Longview as our preferred location. Working with Wayne Mansfield and Heather Malone of LEDCO has been an outstanding experience and has reinforced our confidence that we’ve made the right decision. We’ve also greatly enjoyed getting to know the community and its many leaders. Selecting a site is never an easy task, but our experience in Longview has been exceptional. We look forward to being an active and valued partner in the community.” Steve Goldenstein, Vice President, Ninth Avenue Foods
About Ninth Avenue Foods
Ninth Avenue Foods is a fourth generation family-owned and operated company with a long standing history of quality and service in the dairy and beverage industry. As innovation has led to growth and success, family values and commitment to quality has remained the same.