J.M. Smucker plans to spend $120 million to expand production at its Hostess manufacturing plant in Columbus, Georgia.
The investment will go toward the construction of a new building, renovation of certain areas of the facility and new equipment, according to Pace Halter, chairman of Choose Columbus, the city’s economic development group.
Construction to support the expanded capacity has begun and is expected to be completed by early 2027. The food giant said the investment will create at least 48 new jobs…