ORRVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ --The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) today
celebrated the opening of its newest manufacturing facility in
McCalla, Alabama, which will
support production of one of the Company's fastest growing brands,
Uncrustables®. Company leadership, including Chair of the
Board, President and CEO, Mark
Smucker, along with local and state leadership, including
Governor Kay Ivey, were in
attendance for the grand opening event. The 900,000-square-foot
manufacturing facility will increase the Company's current
production capacity for its Uncrustables brand to help meet
demand for the popular frozen sandwiches.
"The opening of our new facility in McCalla furthers our commitment to invest in
our strategy to build leading brands in attractive categories,"
said Mark Smucker. "We have grown
Uncrustables from a $12
million brand to one delivering approximately $800 million in annual net sales last fiscal
year. With the new facility now open, we are well positioned to
realize our goal of $1 billion in
annual net sales by the end of fiscal year 2026. On behalf of our
Company, I would like to extend our appreciation to the
State of Alabama and Jefferson County officials for their
partnership. I would also like to share my thanks to the tremendous
team here in McCalla for their
hard work to open the facility."
Over the years, the Company has invested in increasing capacity
to meet the unprecedented demand for Uncrustables. These
efforts have included expanding production from the original
manufacturing facility in Scottsville,
Kentucky, with the introduction of a second facility in
Longmont, Colorado, and subsequent
expansions of that facility. In addition, the Company has
consistently sought to maximize productivity through process
innovation and technological advancements.
"Our Uncrustables brand is one of the fastest growing
brands in the food industry thanks to passionate and loyal fans who
swear by the unmatched quality and pillowy softness of the
fresh-baked bread, the delicious flavor combinations and the
ultimate convenience the products offer," said Rebecca Scheidler, Senior Vice President and
General Manager, Frozen Handheld and Spreads, The J.M. Smucker Co.
"Since the launch of Uncrustables more than two decades ago,
we have invested to support the incredible momentum of this
business and established a beloved brand that will continue to
drive meaningful growth for the long-term. This new facility and
our team in McCalla will play a
critical role in the next chapter of our story as we drive and
nurture this brand to its full potential."
In addition to establishing itself as a leading area employer,
the Company is committed to being a leader in the local community.
The McCalla team has established
relationships with several organizations supporting greater
Birmingham residents, including
Best Buddies in Alabama, Community
Foodbank of Central Alabama,
Miracle League of Tuscaloosa, United Way of West Alabama and Lawson
State Community College, among others.
The J.M. Smucker Co. Forward Looking Statements
This press release ("Release") includes certain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. The
forward-looking statements may include statements concerning our
current expectations, estimates, assumptions and beliefs concerning
future events, conditions, plans and strategies that are not
historical fact. Any statement that is not historical in nature is
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words and phrases such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe,"
"intend," "will," "plan," "strive" and similar phrases. Federal
securities laws provide a safe harbor for forward-looking
statements to encourage companies to provide prospective
information. We are providing this cautionary statement in
connection with the safe harbor provisions. Readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements,
which speak only as of the date made, when evaluating the
information presented in this Release, as such statements are by
nature subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of
which are outside of our control and could cause actual results to
differ materially from such statements and from our historical
results and experience. These risks and uncertainties include, but
are not limited to, the following: disruptions or inefficiencies in
the Company's operations or supply chain, including any impact
caused by product recalls, political instability, terrorism,
geopolitical conflicts (including the ongoing conflicts between
Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas), extreme weather conditions,
natural disasters, pandemics, work stoppages or labor shortages, or
other calamities; risks related to the availability, and cost
inflation in, supply chain inputs, including labor, raw materials,
commodities, packaging, and transportation; the impact of food
security concerns involving either the Company's products or its
competitors' products, including changes in consumer preference,
consumer litigation, actions by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration or other agencies, and product recalls; the success
and cost of marketing and sales programs and strategies intended to
promote growth in the Company's businesses, including product
innovation; general competitive activity in the market, including
competitors' pricing practices and promotional spending levels; the
concentration of certain of the Company's businesses with key
customers, and the Company's ability to manage and maintain key
relationships; and risks related to other factors described under
"Risk Factors" in other reports and statements filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most
recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not undertake any
obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to
reflect new events or circumstances.
About The J.M. Smucker Co.
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food
people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands
available across North America. We
are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads,
frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks and cat food
categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and
their families each day, including
Folgers®,
Dunkin'®, Café
Bustelo®, Jif®,
Uncrustables®,
Smucker's®,
Hostess®,
Voortman®,
Milk-Bone® and Meow
Mix®. Through our unwavering commitment to
producing high quality products, operating responsibly and
ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow
our business while making a positive impact on society. For more
information, please visit jmsmucker.com.
The J. M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced
herein, except for Dunkin'®, which is a
trademark of DD IP Holder LLC. The Dunkin'® brand is licensed
to The J.M. Smucker Co. for packaged coffee products sold in retail
channels, such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores,
e-commerce and drug stores, as well as in certain away from home
channels. This information does not pertain to products for sale in
Dunkin'® restaurants.
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