ConAgra to Expand Bertolli, P.F. Chang's Frozen Meals Production

OMAHA, Neb.ConAgra Foods, Inc., announced it is investing $100 million to expand its production of Bertolli® and P.F. Changs® frozen meals at its Russellville, Ark., facility. The move also is expected to create more than 80 jobs.

ConAgra Foods acquired the Bertolli and P.F. Changs Home Menu frozen meals businesses earlier this year as part of its growth strategy, which includes growing its core businesses and expanding into strategic adjacencies. ConAgra Foods presence in the freezer case includes brands such as Marie Callenders®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice® , Kid Cuisine®, Bertolli® and P.F. Changs®. The Bertolli and P.F. Changs brands are used under license.

ConAgra Foods has a long history in Russellville, and we are pleased to grow our presence in the area," said Mike Tracy, senior vice president of Consumer Foods Supply Chain for ConAgra Foods. Our dedicated employees, along with the support of the city of Russellville and the state of Arkansas, will allow us to make great food here for many years to come."