‘Flourish and expand’
General Mills’ 2020 expansion means jobs for Covington’s next generation By TOM SPIGOLON tspigolon@covnews.com
Local and state experts believe General Mills’ expansion announced in September 2020 is a good indicator a 32-year industry will continue to operate in Newton County. David Bernd, executive director of the Newton County Industrial Development Authority, said the expansion and capital investment for production of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal “helps solidify a second generation of General Mills employees right here in Newton County.” “The Newton County IDA is extremely excited that, over the past four years, we have been able to navigate and overcome severe headwinds, ensuring a 30-year career staple in our community is able to flourish and expand,” Bernd said. The Covington plant employs about 400 and is
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This is an aerial view of General Mills’ plant in northeast Covington. (Special to The News)
responsible for producing several varieties of cereal and snack products, the release stated.
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