Illinois company to expand in Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) — Illinois-based Hearthside Food Solutions has announced a $13.6M expansion of its Michigan City facility with plans to add 50 new jobs. The company says the project includes equipment and a new processing, oven and packaging line to make crackers.

Hearthside Plant Manager Bob Wojcik says the food contract manufacturer is building on momentum in Michigan City.

“Our production line allows us to position our company in an even stronger spot within our industry while providing new jobs for Michigan City community members,” said Wojcik.

Hearthside operates 38 facilities in the U.S. and Europe, including a second Indiana location in Seelyville.