{"id":129610,"date":"2022-06-16T10:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-goya-chicago-becomes-latest-expansion-project-to-confront-global-food-crisis\/"},"modified":"2022-06-23T19:20:39","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T23:20:39","slug":"goya-chicago-se-convierte-en-el-ultimo-proyecto-de-expansion-para-enfrentar-la-crisis-alimentaria-mundial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/goya-chicago-se-convierte-en-el-ultimo-proyecto-de-expansion-para-enfrentar-la-crisis-alimentaria-mundial\/","title":{"rendered":"GOYA CHICAGO BECOMES LATEST EXPANSION PROJECT TO CONFRONT GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">CHICAGO<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 16, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, celebrated the expansion of its facility in <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span> where it has been operating for over half a century.\u00a0 Goya Chicago has become the company&#8217;s latest expansion project during a time of high inflation rates where supply chain concerns have impacted the way consumers acquire everyday goods and food. This new project, in addition to Goya&#8217;s expansion of 26 facilities throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span> directly confronts the current global food crisis and ensures that consumers have access to affordable, nutritious, and plant-based products.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg1647left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg1647left\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 267px;\" title=\"Goya celebrated the expansion of its Goya facility in Bolingbrook, Illinois.In honor of the opening, Goya will donate 20,000 pounds of food to the Illinois Migrant Council and $20,000 to the Salt and Light Coalition as part of Goya Cares, a global initiative to eliminate child trafficking both domestically and internationally.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1841217\/Goya_29.jpg\" alt=\"Goya celebrated the expansion of its Goya facility in Bolingbrook, Illinois.In honor of the opening, Goya will donate 20,000 pounds of food to the Illinois Migrant Council and $20,000 to the Salt and Light Coalition as part of Goya Cares, a global initiative to eliminate child trafficking both domestically and internationally.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Through our Goya Gives initiative we have donated millions of pounds of food to pantries and communities throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> and around the World. Now, after a couple years of lockdowns, accelerating costs and inflation creating severe supply chain challenges around the Globe,\u00a0we are preparing for what is\u00a0to come\u00a0by expanding our facilities worldwide and procuring supplies and raw materials needed in order\u00a0to reinforce our ongoing commitment to keep grocery stores stocked without interruption,&#8221;\u00a0said Bob\u00a0Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods.<\/p>\n<p>This facility, totaling nearly 300,000 square feet, will double the amount of food distribution throughout the Midwest, including an additional 10 states and emerging markets.\u00a0 The building is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and machinery in order to operate more efficiently and to support Goya&#8217;s growth worldwide.\u00a0 The expansion also ensures the retention of existing local jobs and offers new positions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In honor of the opening, Goya will donate 20,000 pounds of food to the Illinois Migrant Council and <span class=\"xn-money\">$20,000<\/span> to the Salt and Light Coalition as part of Goya Cares, a global initiative to eliminate child trafficking both domestically and internationally.<\/p>\n<p><b>For more information about Goya Foods, please visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3569255-1&amp;h=1547333944&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goya.com%2F&amp;a=www.goya.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.goya.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Goya, please visit: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3569255-1&amp;h=1547333944&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goya.com%2F&amp;a=www.goya.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.goya.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><b>About Goya Foods<\/b>: <i>Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America&#8217;s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span>, Central, and <span class=\"xn-location\">South America<\/span>. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world.\u00a0 The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table.\u00a0 For more information on Goya Foods, please visit <b><u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3569255-1&amp;h=1547333944&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goya.com%2F&amp;a=www.goya.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.goya.com<\/a><\/u><\/b>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>For more information, contact:<br \/><\/i><i><span class=\"xn-person\">Cristina Vera<\/span><br \/><\/i><i>(312) 265-0326 \/ <a href=\"mailto:cvera@veracreative.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">cvera@veracreative.com<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg9ff6left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg9ff6left\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 155px;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1153368\/GOYA_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo- <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3569255-1&amp;h=2920135906&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1841217%2FGoya_29.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1841217%2FGoya_29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1841217\/Goya_29.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo- <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3569255-1&amp;h=326581648&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1153368%2FGOYA_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1153368%2FGOYA_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1153368\/GOYA_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Goya Foods, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">CHICAGO<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 16, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, celebrated the expansion of its facility in <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span> where it has been operating for over half a century.\u00a0 Goya Chicago has become the company&#8217;s latest expansion project during a time of high inflation rates where supply chain concerns have impacted the way consumers acquire everyday goods and food. 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