Chicago will be sweeter with Goya’s expansion in the city. 

In this article, you will learn the following:

1. Why did Goya expand in Chicago?

2. Benefits of Goya Chicago expanding its facility

First things first, Goya Foods, Inc. is America's largest Hispanic-owned food company. It is the producer of more than 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central, and South America. And Goya Chicago expanding its facility will capitalize on Chicago’s unique food scene and strong talent pool. 

Goya expanded its facility in Bolingbrook in June 2022. It increased to nearly 300,000 square feet. It doubled the amount of food distribution throughout the Midwest and to 10 other states and emerging markets. With state-of-the-art technology and machinery, the bigger facility would operate more efficiently in support of Goya's growth worldwide.  

So let’s get down to business. Why did Goya expand in Chicago?

Why did Goya expand in Chicago?

Goya Chicago’s expansion is mainly to address the global food crisis. 

First in the Bolingbrook community, it seeks to give more people access to employment opportunities. 

Then it will also provide affordable, nutritious, and plant-based food products. 

And they also participate in food-related charity work.

Bob Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods said, "Through our Goya Gives initiative we have donated millions of pounds of food to pantries and communities throughout the United States and around the World. Now, after a couple years of lockdowns, accelerating costs, and inflation creating severe supply chain challenges around the Globe, we are preparing for what is to come by expanding our facilities worldwide and procuring supplies and raw materials needed in order to reinforce our ongoing commitment to keep grocery stores stocked without interruption.”

Now let’s proceed to the many different ways Goya’s expansion helps Chicago.

How does Goya’s expansion help Chicago?

Goya’s expansion will help Chicago in many ways - through food donations, keeping grocery stores well-stocked, and retention of jobs.

Giving back through food donations

Goya supports Chicago in its fight against the global food crisis by giving back and donating to minority groups and NGOs. The company donated 20,000 pounds of food to the Illinois Migrant Council and $20,000 to the Salt and Light Coalition as part of Goya Cares, a global initiative to eliminate child trafficking both domestically and internationally.

Keep grocery stores stocked without interruption

Since the pandemic and its stay-at-home protocols, many grocery stores have struggled to keep and stock materials given that more and more customers have been buying groceries that they can stock at home. The faltering supply chain has also been a struggle amidst rising inflation, which really took a toll on supermarket owners.

So Goya seeks to ensure that with their expansion in Illinois, grocery stores are kept stocked without interruptions. Therefore, supplies will constantly come and go from time to time, keeping the groceries stocked with products needed by the consumers.

Retention of local jobs and opening of new positions

And last but not the least, Goya's expansion in Chicago will ensure job growth. Not only have they opened several job positions, but they also prioritized the retention of local jobs.

Conclusion

Goya’s expansion is the largest in the food manufacturing industry in the city so far. It is a sign of confidence in Chicago’s business community and its amazing food culture. And it is a step in the right direction toward conquering the food crisis. Ultimately, it will bring more people to choose to stay and live in Bolingbrook, perfect for current and future investors.

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