Rise Baking Company Expands Utah Facility to Boost Production

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Rise Baking Company, a leading North American bakery manufacturer, has announced a major expansion of its Pleasant View, Utah-based facility. The 115,000-square-foot expansion is part of a broader strategy to optimize the company's manufacturing network and support growth across its product lines, including increased pie production capacity. As part of this plan, Rise Baking will consolidate its footprint by closing its Kent, Washington facility.

Why it matters

The expansion in Utah will allow Rise Baking to streamline its operations, improve efficiency and consistency, and better align its production capacity with customer demand. It also demonstrates the company's commitment to investing in its workforce and local communities, with the project expected to create 170 new jobs in the Pleasant View area.

The details

The expansion will add approximately 115,000 square feet of new manufacturing space to the existing 142,000-square-foot Pleasant View facility. The project includes significant infrastructure upgrades, such as advanced wastewater management systems and new energy-saving efficiencies. By consolidating its footprint and concentrating more production in Pleasant View, Rise Baking aims to optimize its pie production and support future growth across its product portfolio.

• The expansion is slated for completion in 2026.
• Rise Baking Company has operated its Pleasant View facility for more than 30 years, since 1994.

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What’s next

The expansion of Rise Baking Company's Pleasant View facility is expected to create 170 new jobs, providing new career opportunities for the Pleasant View, Weber County, and Utah communities.