Andros Foods North America to invest $73 million to expand fruit processing operation

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Andros Foods North America, a subsidiary of France-based Andros Food Products, will invest $73 million in the next three years to expand its operation in Shenandoah County.

The company will add production and warehouse space and equipment to increase apple processing capacity for pouch products, as well as process additional fruits. Virginia successfully competed against other states for the project, which will create 160 new jobs.

“In addition to the new investment and jobs being created, Andros Foods’ expansion will have a positive impact on Virginia’s apple industry, which is the fourth largest in the United States,” saidVirginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Todd Haymore. “Andros Foods — and Bowman Apple Products before it — has demonstrated a strong commitment for sourcing Virginia-grown fruit to make world-class products. The expansion will provide new opportunities for the region’s apple growers, again showing the important role that agriculture will play in building the new Virginia economy.”

“Andros Foods NA chose Virginia for several reasons,” said Thierry Jean, CEO of Andros Foods North America. “The availability of fresh fruit sources in the state is an important element in Andros Foods’ fruit processing operation, as well as the state’s support of agricultural activities. The well-maintained infrastructure (highways and port) in close proximity makes Virginia an attractive choice for current and expanded future operations. Also, the people in the Shenandoah Valley know food processing and distribution. This makes for an excellent base for attracting associates to work at Andros Foods NA. We are very happy to be doing business in Virginia.”