Barilla America

Phase-one expansion of Barilla's Avon pasta plant — a 52,000 sq ft main building plus one new production line, three packaging lines, and a warehouse. Part of a broader two-phase, nearly $170M program to lift the Livingston County facility's dry-pasta output.

Investment
$145.0M
Permanent jobs announced
90
Status
Under Construction
Expected opening
Mar 1, 2028
Why this project qualifies

With $145 million in facility-specific investment, this project clears AFT's $100 million investment threshold (AFT includes any project meeting $100 million in facility-specific investment OR 100 permanent operating jobs). This project also meets AFT's primary-source verification and physical U.S. manufacturing-footprint requirements.

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Why it matters

The food & beverage context.

Food and beverage manufacturing is a broad and growing part of America's industrial expansion. From dairy and protein processing to packaged foods, snacks, and beverages, new plants and expansions are adding production capacity across the country. These projects bring major investment and substantial job creation while strengthening domestic supply chains and regional manufacturing economies.

Project record

At a glance

Company
Barilla America
Industry
Food & Beverage
Location
Avon, New York
Investment
$145.0M
Permanent jobs announced
90
Status
Under Construction
Announced
Feb 11, 2026
Expected opening
Mar 1, 2028
Added to tracker
Feb 26, 2026
Sources

Official references

  • Primary source
    https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-nearly-170-million-two-phase-expansion-barillas-livingston-county
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