Kettle & Fire Invests $19.1M in Lancaster, Creates 149 Jobs

Kettle & Fire's New Facility Boosts Pennsylvania's Economy with $19.1 Million Investment

In a significant move for Pennsylvania's economic landscape, Kettle & Fire is set to invest $19.1 million and create 149 new jobs with its new manufacturing facility.

Governor Josh Shapiro's 2025-26 proposed budget aims to strengthen Pennsylvania's role as a leader in innovation and economic development.

Lancaster, PA – Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $4 million Commonwealth investment to support Kettle & Fire's first company-owned manufacturing plant in Lancaster County. This facility promises to inject $19.1 million into the local economy and create 149 new jobs.

The newly established KettleWorks facility, located at 425 Ben Franklin Boulevard, covers 167,000 square feet and features state-of-the-art food production systems. The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside Kettle & Fire leadership.

"When a fast-growing company like Kettle & Fire chooses to build its first manufacturing facility right here in Pennsylvania, it shows that our Commonwealth has what it takes to compete and win in today’s economy," stated Governor Shapiro. "From day one, my Administration has been focused on creating jobs, strengthening our agriculture and manufacturing sectors, and making Pennsylvania the best place to live, work, and grow a business — and this announcement is proof that our strategy is working. My Administration will continue to secure major investments in our economy, create jobs, and open up the doors of opportunity for more Pennsylvanians."

Kettle & Fire has been offered a funding proposal from DCED, which includes a $4 million Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan and a $40,000 WEDnetPA grant for workforce training.

"Pennsylvania has a rich agriculture and manufacturing history, and we must continue to support these vital sectors to ensure our long-term competitiveness and economic prosperity," said Secretary Siger. "Today’s announcement is yet another example of how the work the Shapiro Administration is doing gives our residents more opportunity and an overall better quality of life."

Manufacturing and agriculture are key contributors to Pennsylvania's economy, with annual contributions of over $116 billion and $132.5 billion, respectively. These sectors are among the top priorities in Governor Shapiro's 10-year Economic Development Strategy.

"When food manufacturers like Kettle & Fire grow, the farms that supply them grow along with them," said Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. "This grant, along with the first-of-its-kind $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program, and a full menu of Shapiro Administration investments are working together to create new opportunities for businesses large and small — multiplying the collective power of our agriculture industry."

Kettle & Fire, founded in 2014, has become a leader in the bone broth market, offering products available in over 22,000 stores nationwide and online.

"We appreciate the dedication shown by the Commonwealth to supporting growth across Pennsylvania’s manufacturing and agriculture sectors," said Brian Hack, CEO of Kettle & Fire. "KettleWorks is a new build which we purposefully designed to help accelerate growth and innovation in the larger broth category. We chose Central Pennsylvania for our 167,000-square-foot facility because of the thriving manufacturing environment, highly qualified labor pool, and logistics and supply chain efficiencies that will help us make that happen."

"We are excited to have a growing category leader like Kettle & Fire join other industry leaders such as WK Kellogg Co. and Mars Wrigley here in Lancaster County," said John Biemiller, Vice President of Business Retention & Expansion, EDC Lancaster County. "The area offers access to large consumer markets, as well as the high-quality ingredients that Kettle & Fire uses in its products. We feel like they will be a great fit in the community."

This initiative was coordinated by Governor Shapiro’s BusinessPA team, a group of economic development professionals aiding business success in Pennsylvania through strategic partnerships and financial resources. The team focuses on setting up companies for long-term growth and success.

Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has facilitated over $5.2 billion in private sector investments in Pennsylvania, creating more than 9,500 jobs.

Governor Shapiro's 2025-26 proposed budget includes significant investments to bolster workforce development and innovation:

• $12.5 million for WEDnetPA to expand the workforce and address critical gaps.
• $50 million to enhance the innovation ecosystem and promote life science job growth.
• $10 million for AdvancePA tax credits to create high-quality jobs across Pennsylvania.
• $3 million allocated to the Marketing to Attract Business program, supporting business attraction, retention, and marketing efforts.
• Expedited Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT) cuts, reducing the rate by 0.75 percent annually.

Learn more about Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal. Explore the Governor’s 2025-26 Budget in brief, or visit Governor Shapiro’s Budget website for more information.