USA: Kettle & Fire opens manufacturing facility in Lancaster

Kettle & Fire, a producer of shelf-stable bone broth, has announced the opening of its first company-owned processing facility in Lancaster (PA).

Founded in 2014, Kettle & Fire is a brand of shelf-stable bone broth, crafted using 100% grass-fed and grass-finished, free-range or pasture-raised bones, available in over 22,000 shops across the US and online.

Commenting on the move, Kettle & Fire co-founder Justin Mares said: “Because health is in our bones, Kettle & Fire has been a trusted partner for health and wellness seekers since day one. Now, by owning and operating our production facility, we can continue to position the brand for strong growth while delivering products to nourish our consumers”.

Kettle & Fire CEO Brian Hack added: “Self-manufacturing is one of the most important steps an emerging brand can take to ensure consistent service for its customers and improve its ability to partner with retailers, distributors, and other partners. By opening KettleWorks, we unlock significant capabilities which will enable us to deliver higher service levels and quality”.

The company is investing approximately $19 million in the facility, which is 167,000 sq ft in size and is expected to create 60 new jobs. The company has already started producing the base for its broths and soups, with full-scale retail carton production set to begin later this month.

Source: Kettle & Fire (via PRNewswire) / Lancaster Online