Harry's Fresh Foods Opens Nashville Production Facility, Adding 300 Jobs

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Harry's Fresh Foods, a Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer of premium refrigerated and frozen soups, entrées, sides and desserts, expanded its operations today with the opening of their new 200,000-square-foot production facility at 2960 Armory Drive in Nashville.

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"We are now among the first to manufacture on both sides of our country. Opening this Nashville production facility enables us to offer the same high-quality products with less distance to travel, improves efficiency and available delivered shelf life of the company's fresh, natural and organic products," said Harry's Fresh Foods CEO Jamie Colbourne.

The new production facility will eventually employ more than 300 workers.

"It's important for our city's economic development to continue to attract companies like Harry's Fresh Foods to Nashville," said Nashville Mayor Megan Barry. "Harry's Fresh Foods is a well-established Northwest brand making high-quality products. Having them in Nashville benefits their retail and commercial customers in the East, as well as increases our Middle Tennessee workforce."

The new Nashville facility will produce branded and private-label products for club, retail, industrial, and food-service customers. Harry's Fresh Foods offers flexible manufacturing capabilities and uses fresh ingredients that are sourced locally, whenever possible. Products include desserts, soups, chilies, sauces, entrees and sides, frozen foods and gluten-free, organic, vegetarian and vegan choices, all scratch-made and cooked in small batches.

ABOUT HARRY'S FRESH FOODS

Since 1977, Harry's Fresh Foods has been crafting high-quality, fresh refrigerated and frozen soups, entrées, sides and desserts. All products are created and produced in small batches by a team of trained chefs. Harry's products are prepared using the highest-quality ingredients, then packaged using a state-of-the-art quick-chill process to lock in flavor and freshness. Harry's is certified by the Safe Quality Food Institute with Level II credentials, as well as Oregon Tilth for Organic manufacturing. Harry's is a subsidiary of JGC Foods Co. LLC. https://www.harrysfresh.com/

ABOUT JGC FOODS CO. LLC

JGC Foods Co. LLC is owned by Joshua Green Corporation and Management, long-term investors with a strong willingness to build expanded capabilities. JGC Foods is an employee-centric organization that offers flexibility, customization and a commitment to strong customer service. JGC Foods' products are currently distributed in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea.

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