Winland Foods to invest $38.5 million in St. Louis expansion project

Company to create 25 news jobs through expansion efforts

Winland Foods, a global food manufacturer, announced it is expanding in St. Louis, investing $38.5 million and creating 25 new jobs. The expansion project aims to increase the capacity and flexibility of its South St. Louis manufacturing facility, adding additional production lines and rail car access. 

“Missouri is proud to support companies like Winland Foods as they continue to invest in our state and strengthen our manufacturing sector,” said Gov. Mike Kehoe. “This expansion in St. Louis not only reinforces our reputation as a hub for food production and innovation but also creates meaningful opportunities for Missourians. We look forward to their continued success and the positive impact this project will bring to the region and our statewide economy.”

To learn more about Winland Foods, please visit winlandfoods.com.

Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, Winland Foods operates 17 production facilities across the U.S. and Canada. The company specializes in food manufacturing, specifically meal preparation. Its St. Louis plant, located at 611 E Marceau St., produces egg pasta, manicotti and jumbo shells. Through the expansion project, the company hopes to increase its ability to produce and package its jumbo shell products. The location currently employs more than 100 workers.

“This investment will add significant capacity to our local facility,” said Bob Chapin, previously St. Louis plant manager and recently promoted to technical operations manager for Winland Foods. “Our passion for producing high-quality food starts with our manufacturing process, and here in St. Louis, we have all the ingredients for success. We look forward to continued growth here moving forward.”

According to the company, the production expansion project at Winland's St. Louis facility will become operational in the fall of 2026. 

“Ameren Missouri is pleased to support Winland Foods’ strategic expansion in South St. Louis,” said Tara Oglesby, vice president of Energy Solutions and Business Development for Ameren Missouri. “Our focus is delivering reliable power for all customers, and by working closely with businesses and community partners, we continue to advance growth and economic development across our service territory.”

For this expansion, Winland Foods will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation.