J.M. Smucker to build new manufacturing facility in Longmont, Colorado

American consumer food and beverage manufacturer J.M. Smucker intends to build an additional Smucker's Uncrustables sandwiches manufacturing facility in Longmont, Colorado, US.

Construction will begin later this year and the plant is expected to commence its operations by 2019.

The company explained that this new facility will help them to meet the growing demand for Smucker's Uncrustables pre-made frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

J. M. Smucker president and chief executive officer Mark Smucker said: “The Smucker's Uncrustables brand is one of our fastest growing brands, as consumers seek nutritious snacks and meal solutions for the whole family.

“This new plant to be built at the foot of the Rockies will ensure we can continue to meet increasing demand across the country.

“We look forward to being part of the growing, greater Denver community.”

The company further explained that the new facility will complement with other Smucker's Uncrustables manufacturing facility in Scottsville, Kentucky, which will continue to produce up to two million sandwiches a day.

J.M. Smucker is planning to invest $340m for its new Longmont facility, which will be constructed in two phases over multiple years.

The company will initially be providing a $200m investment for phase one construction, with an opportunity to invest an additional $140m for phase two expansion, depending on product demand.

The company anticipates that the phase one will approximately create 250 jobs, which will increase up to 500 employees upon completion of the second phase.