Bauducco Foods to Locate U.S. Production and Distribution Facility in City of Zephyrhills

Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC), FloridaCommerce, City of Zephyrhills, and Pasco Board of County Commissioners are thrilled to welcome Bauducco Foods (Bauducco) to Pasco County, Florida. Bauducco purchased 72 acres of the Zephyrhills Airport Industrial Park Ready Site in the City of Zephyrhills. The company is expecting to invest over $200 million in the new facility which will produce and distribute its product across the U.S.

“Bauducco chose Pasco County after a long and very detailed analysis in which more than seven states and over ten counties around the country were reviewed and studied,” shared Stefano Mozzi, CEO, Bauducco USA. “Due to the business-friendly environment and the support and professionalism we received from the business development teams in the State, County and the City; as well as the great location, we decided to make Zephyrhills our new and main production hub for the U.S.A. market.”

Bauducco is a Brazilian multinational company established in 1950 by an Italian immigrant and is now one of the fastest growing cookie companies in the United States. The company manufactures baked food products such as biscuits, wafers, and breads and is the largest producer of panettones in the world and market leader in the United States. The Bauducco brand is sold in all 50 states in regional supermarket chains, national grocery stores, pharmacies, and more. The company holds the rank of the number two sugar wafer brand in the U.S. and is the market leader in many states including New York, California, and Florida.

Bauducco has five manufacturing plants in Brazil, with the capacity to produce more than 400,000 tons of baked goods annually with over 8,000 employees worldwide. There is one manufacturing plant and warehouse in Miami, FL.

Bauducco is committed to the growth of its U.S. operations and its team by continuing to foster the family community feeling it is known for. The new facility’s development will be completed in two phases and will utilize state-of-the-art production equipment and a sanitary design. The first phase is expected to be operational near the end of 2024 to early 2025 and the second phase is anticipated to be fully operational by 2028.

When considering where to place their next facility, Bauducco’s site search consultants, Dennis Group, reviewed seven states for optimum operating conditions and over 160 sites for suitable constructability for their next facility. Enterprise Florida and Florida Department of Transportation’s trade mission to Brazil earlier this year helped fortify Florida as the state of choice by demonstrating a favorable business climate, well-developed transportation infrastructure, and robust agricultural industry.

“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida’s site-ready infrastructure, robust talent pipeline and businesses friendly climate, allow businesses from across the globe to have the opportunity to expand and grow like nowhere else in the nation,” said Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. So, I am very excited for Bauducco Foods’ expansion in our state, as Bauducco contributes to both Florida’s world class food industries and Florida’s incredible economic partnership with Brazilian companies.”

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