NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Newly Weds Foods, LLC officials announced the company’s plans to expand statewide by locating in and investing in an existing facility in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
Newly Weds Foods will create 50 new jobs and invest $30 million in Dyer County following its recent acquisition of the manufacturing facility of Develey Mustard and Condiments Corp.
The former Develey operations will be the company’s second Tennessee manufacturing facility, joining its Cleveland operations, and will produce under the affiliate, Newly Weds Condiments & Sauces, LLC.
Newly Weds Foods started in 1932 in Chicago, where the company produced America’s first specialty ice cream dessert – the Newly Weds Ice Cream Cake Roll. Since then, the company has seen significant growth, and today, operates 31 manufacturing facilities across Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.
The city of Dyersburg posted on social media: Exciting announcement today from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development that Newly Weds Foods Inc.is expanding in Tennessee! Newly Weds Foods plans to expand their operations in the state of Tennessee by locating in and investing in an existing facility in Dyersburg! We appreciate their trust and investment in our community and look forward to assisting them to ensure their continued success. Welcome to Dyersburg, Tennessee!!