Major Expansion at Our DeLand, Florida Facility

Company Insights, Flavor Insights

We are thrilled to announce a major investment and expansion at our DeLand, Florida plant! While we have called this location home since 2010, this massive transformation marks a new era for our company. The DeLand facility is central to enhancing our service in the Southeast and unlocking a national reach for production and distribution.

Collaborative Innovation: Bringing R&D to the Forefront

The most significant change to our front-office workflow is the addition of a state-of-the-art test kitchen and R&D lab. By placing our flavor experts in the same building as our logistics and sales teams, we’ve created a collaborative environment that moves projects from concept to reality much faster.

Gains in Capacity and Capability

The most visible changes are happening on the production floor. We are significantly boosting our output through high-tech automation and increased volume:

  • Massive Mixing Power: We are installing nine new mixers with capacities reaching 1,000 gallons, including a specialized Breddo-Mixer dedicated to fresh fruit processing.
  • 5x Faster Output: Our fully automated filling line is shifting our production speed from 2 pails per minute to 10 pails per minute.
  • Infrastructure for Flexibility: To support this pace, three new external silos have been installed on-site. This allows us to house essential raw materials for immediate use, granting us total flexibility to run client orders exactly when they are needed.

A Decade + of Innovation: Our Journey

This overhaul is the latest chapter in a long-term commitment to growth. Here is how Jogue has evolved over the last decade:

  • 2013: Opened the R&D and manufacturing facility in Ontario, California.
  • 2019: Added a 20,000 sq. ft. headquarters expansion in Plymouth and enhanced solar sustainability in CA.
  • 2020: Introduced Spray Drying and powder blending capabilities to the West Coast.
  • 2022: Launched automated pail and Bag-in-Box (BIB) filing lines with robotic palletizers.
  • 2023: Expanded CA powder capacity with a new fluidized paddle blender and automated filling line; added Scott Turbon Mixers for enhanced emulsion blending.
  • 2026: The complete transformation of the DeLand, Florida facility.