Kerry’s Rothschild Facility Celebrates Upgrade Completion with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

(From left to right: Will Newcomer, Kerry Project Engineer; Brynn Holmes, Kerry Rothschild Plant Director; Frankgerald Stepp, Kerry VP of Integrated Operations Foundational Technologies; Kyleah Rusch, Member of Wausau Chamber of Commerce; Aleisha Jaeger, Kerry Director of Engineering)

Rothschild, WI – March 21, 2024 – Kerry, a world leader in sustainable taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, proudly celebrated the completion of its facility upgrade at the Rothschild location with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on March 19th, 2024.

The event, attended by members of the Wausau Chamber of Commerce and notable figures from Kerry’s team including Frankgerald Stepp, VP of Integrated Operations Foundational Technologies; Ian Owens, VP of Engineering; Brynn Holms, Rothschild Plant Director; and Aleisha Jaeger, Director of Engineering, marked a significant milestone for the company.

The upgrade project, spanning approximately 7,000 square feet, focused on enhancing food safety and employee welfare spaces. This included improvements to hygienic zoning areas, locker rooms, the breakroom, and more, aimed at fostering a more safe, comfortable, and efficient work environment.

To commemorate the occasion, eco-friendly confetti added an extra touch of celebration as the ribbon was cut. Speaking at the event, Stepp expressed his pride in the team’s accomplishment and extended gratitude to Miron Construction for their partnership. He emphasized the importance of this project, stating, “This investment into our facility emphasizes our commitment to the Rothschild community as well as the safety, comfort and satisfaction of our colleagues.”

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Kerry is a world leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. We innovate with our customers to create great-tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring a better impact for the planet. Our leading consumer insights, global RD&A team of 1,100+ food scientists and extensive global footprint enable us to solve our customers’ complex challenges with differentiated solutions. At Kerry, we are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition, and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030. The North America regional innovation center is in Beloit, Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.kerry.com.