Kenlake Foods is expanding its manufacturing operations in Murray, creating 15 high-wage jobs and investing roughly $24 million.
According to a news release, the $24 million investment will expand the Murray operation by 6,000 square feet, bringing the facility’s total square footage to 215,000. The project will include the installation of new processing equipment for dry roasting and packaging various nut lines.
Kenlake Foods has provided snack, baking and produce nuts to all Kroger retail divisions since 1982. The company also specializes in the manufacture of more than 800 items, mostly dry mixes and salted nuts, but also processes puddings, gelatin, drink mixes, instant oatmeal and oats.