Schwan's Co. hiring 50 workers for its updated Kentucky pizza plant

Food giant Schwan's adds workers to newly upgraded plant in Kentucky

June 29, 2018 at 2:58PM

Schwan's Co. is adding 50 jobs to the Kentucky pizza production plant it is currently renovating. The company, based in Marshall, Minnesota, announced last year that it would invest $34 million to upgrade its plant in Florence, Kentucky. Now it's adding workers.

The privately-held Schwan's manufactures and markets foods through home delivery, retail grocery and food service channels. Its brands include Red Baron, Tony's, Freshetta pizza, Mrs. Smith's, Edwards desserts, Pagoda snacks and Schwan's fine frozen foods.

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Dee DePass

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Dee DePass is an award-winning business reporter covering Minnesota small businesses for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She previously covered commercial real estate, manufacturing, the economy, workplace issues and banking.

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