A broadline distributor of food and food-related products, US Foods will make a significant investment to expand the company’s F. Christiana distribution facility in Marrero, Louisiana. The company will retain 140 existing jobs and create 45 new direct jobs.
“This is a major economic development win for JEDCO and Jefferson Parish,” said JEDCO President & CEO Jerry Bologna. “We are proud that this project will retain jobs in our community while also creating additional opportunities for employment, which is always a focus for our organization. Through the Jefferson EDGE 2020, the parish’s long-term economic development strategic plan, JEDCO placed an emphasis on the success and growth of the local food & beverage industry. This is the second major food-related project announced in Jefferson Parish this year, resulting in a significant investment into the West Bank of Jefferson Parish.” Read more >>