SWEDESBORO, NJ — Dr. Schar USA Inc., a business unit of Dr. Schar AG, Burgstall, Italy, is expanding its US manufacturing capacity and its portfolio into new categories. The strategy behind the investments is to diversify and grow the company’s share of the North American market for gluten-free baked foods.
In November, Dr. Schar USA opened an addition to its manufacturing plant in Logan Township, NJ. The $18 million investment has doubled production capacity, according to the company. In an interview with Food Business News, Hannes Berger, chief executive officer and president of Dr. Schar USA, said the company plans to add a line and triple capacity in the next two years.
“Our proximity to the customer is now even closer, allowing us to provide the freshest product to them,” Mr. Berger said of the more recent addition. “This is a purpose driven company, and we need to be as close to the consumer as we can.”
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