CAMDEN, NJ — Campbell Soup Co. announced plans to fuel business growth, enhance manufacturing efficiency and improve returns on invested capital.
To boost supply chain optimization, the company is leveraging its network of co-manufacturers, investing in its top-performing manufacturing sites, and closing inefficient locations. Campbell Soup Co. is also shifting production to more modern, effective facilities.
“To fuel growth and transform our manufacturing and distribution network, we must invest and further strengthen our supply chain,” said Dan Poland, chief supply chain officer at Campbell’s. “By leveraging our best-in-class in-house capabilities combined with the expertise of trusted manufacturing partners, we will continue to make the highest quality products, with a more agile, flexible, and cost-effective manufacturing network. We continue to evaluate optimization opportunities across the network to build our supply chain of the future.”
Among these changes is the shift in specialization at its Jeffersonville, IN, facility. Campbell Soup Co. announced that this location will start specializing in Late July tortilla chips and continue to produce regional snack brands, while Campbell’s kettle potato chips will be produced in its Charlotte, NC, and Hanover, PA, locations. This change will go into effect in July of this year and will impact approximately 85 of the 230 employees at the Jeffersonville site.
“By leveraging our best-in-class in-house capabilities combined with the expertise of trusted manufacturing partners, we will continue to make the highest quality products, with a more agile, flexible, and cost-effective manufacturing network.” — Dan Poland | chief supply chain officer | Campbell
The company will provide separation benefits and job placement support to the impacted employees.
“Any action that impacts our people is made with careful deliberation, and we are committed to providing support and assistance during these changes,” Poland said.
Campbell’s is making capital investments of approximately $230 million through fiscal year 2026 with newer facilities in its network. These projects, including training and development programs for new employees, are expected to create over 200 jobs across the organization.
Among these projects is an $8 million investment in its Franklin, WI, facility to expand its tortilla chip capacity, which will create 40 new jobs.
Last summer, the company announced a $160 million investment in its Richmond, UT, Goldfish Crackers bakery. The new line, expected to be operational by the end of 2024, will increase the bakery’s output by 50% and add approximately 80 new roles at the site.
