Pure Foods celebrates opening of global headquarters, manufacturing facility
Pure Foods, a specialty snack company, celebrated the opening of its global headquarters and primary manufacturing location in Kingsport, TN, on Friday, Jan. 29. A number of state and regional dignitaries participated in the event, including Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey.
The Kingsport facility represents a $22 million investment in the community, including $15.5 million in equipment and $6.5 million in the building and land–35 acres in all, with room to grow. Initial hiring projections are 50 to 75 employees in the first year in management, production, and research and development. Over a five-year span, that number may expand to approximately 275 employees, according to the company.