Certified Origins, an Italy-based company focused on providing fresh and authentic extra virgin olive oil, will invest $25 million to establish its first U.S. production facility in the City of Newport News to meet increased demand for its branded and private-label products, according to a March 30 announcement from Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
The company’s new operation in the Oakland Industrial Park will select and import high-quality extra virgin olive oils through The Port of Virginia to offer craft blends and tailored packaging solutions for local and global markets. Virginia successfully competed with Maryland for the project. It will create 30 new jobs.
“The Port of Virginia’s strategic investments and transportation infrastructure enable international businesses to easily import, export and distribute their products, making the Commonwealth a prime launch point into the U.S. market,” said Governor Youngkin. “These logistical advantages and workforce continue to attract high-caliber global companies and we are proud to welcome Certified Origins to Virginia.”
Caren Merrick, Va. Secretary of Commerce and Trade, said, “The Hampton Roads region has emerged as a hub for the food and beverage sector, and Certified Origins will be a valuable addition to this booming industry.”
“The state of Virginia has an outstanding port, which is a key part of our logistics chain,” said Nacho Nuez, Managing Director for Certified Origins. “Having a high-volume, efficient, and state-of-the-art port was a key deciding factor for the location.
Nuez noted four other reasons for choosing the Newport News site:
• “Virginia is centrally located in the mid-Atlantic region, which is a great location to support our customers;
• We can easily ship to distribution centers by truck or rail from our manufacturing facility or from the port.
• The Hampton Roads area has a large pool of skilled workers that we feel would be an ideal fit for our state-of-the-art facility.
• The area is also very attractive to potential new employees for its reasonable cost of living, activities, and proximity to Washington, D.C. and the Outer Banks.”
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