NKY-Based KHI Foods Creates 32 New Jobs with New Manufacturing Facility

Burlington-based KHI Foods, Inc., a boutique food manufacturer, is branching out and will locate a wholesale food manufacturing facility in Owen County, just south west of the Boone, Kenton, and Campbell region of Northern Kentucky.

The expansion will create 32 new jobs and represents a capital investment of more than $1.6 million, according to the company.

“KHI Foods, Inc., has enjoyed its relationships with farmers, county agents, and local and state officials for several years as it has developed its Kentucky Proud products and markets, as well as our Comfort Care selection of fortified foods for cancer patients,” said Millard Long, President, KHI Foods, Inc. 

KHI Foods offers several unique products and initiatives: Katelyn’s Honey (Rosh Hashanah Honey), Katelyn’s Kitchens (private label development), Comfort Café’, which develops food for hospital patients, Katelyn’s Kids (for youth group sales) and Katelyn’s Crops, a program that buys and processes fresh produce from farmers.

The company will lease a three-acre, 32,000-square-foot facility in the Owenton Industrial Park, at 100 Progress Way. The plant will take locally made vegetables and meat from farmers across the region to make finished, value-added food for its various initiatives.

“Kentucky is pleased to assist KHI Foods, Inc., an already successful Kentucky company, with this expansion opportunity,” said Gov. Beshear.  “The creation of 32 new jobs and $1.6 million investment will provide a positive impact on the Owenton community.  We look forward to working with KHI Foods as they continue to grow and flourish here in the bluegrass." 

The expansion announcement came as The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved KHI Foods for up to $640,000 for tax benefits under the Kentucky Rural Economic Development Act incentive program.

“We are very excited about KHI Foods locating in Owen County,” said Carolyn Keith, Owen County Judge/Executive. “This will mean approximately 32 new jobs for Owen County plus the addition of a new industry to our county.  I have been very impressed by the information provided about the products that will be produced and many of our farmers see this as an opportunity to sell their products to this company.”   

 

Writer: Feoshia Henderson
Source: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development