Heinz to employ 350 at new frozen meals plant in Florence
By The Associated Press Tuesday, June 03, 2008FLORENCE, S.C. - H.J. Heinz Co. says it will hire 350 people at a new plant in Florence to make its Weight Watchers Smart Ones and Boston Market frozen meals.
Heinz North America President Dave Moran says the new plant is needed because of growth in its frozen meal division.
The plant is scheduled to open next summer.
The Pittsburgh-based maker of Heinz ketchup and Ore-Ida potatoes reported higher fourth-quarter earnings last month based largely on increased prices.
Also last month, the company unveiled a two-year plan to focus on health and wellness products, including items that are lower in salt, sugar and fat content.
To subscribe to the print edition of The Times and Democrat, click here.
Leave a Comment
The following comments are reader submitted.
They do not represent the views of The T&D or Lee
Enterprises.
» Post a comment Thanks for your comment! Once approved, your comment will appear on the site.
Please note: The Times and
Democrat provides our story commenting feature in order to solicit feedback,
debate and discussion on topics of local interest. Please keep in mind that
civility is a necessary component of productive conversation. All blatantly
inflammatory or otherwise inappropriate comments (i.e. vulgarity, marketing,
etc.) are subject to rejection and/or removal. Comments will appear if and
when they are approved. Thanks for reading, and thanks for participating.