Kettle & Fire Opens State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility
The new 167,000-sq-ft facility in Lancaster, Pa., will allow the company to unlock efficiencies.
May 15, 2025
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Kettle & Fire announced the opening of KettleWorks, a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Lancaster, Pa., the company's first self-manufacturing venture. The company says that KettleWorks will allow it to unlock significant efficiencies that will lead to higher levels of service while maintaining high quality.
Kettle & Fire partnered with High Real Estate Group to bring KettleWorks to Lancaster'sGreenfield development. KettleWorks is a new build designed to meet Kettle & Fire's standards and help accelerate growth and innovation in the larger broth category. Central Pennsylvania was chosen for the new 167,000-sq-ft facility because of its manufacturing environment, qualified labor pool, and logistics and supply chain efficiencies.
Image courtesy of Kettle & FireThe development comes during a significant growth period for Kettle & Fire, including having recently secured a $43 million secondary buyout—led by strategic partner Colter Ventures—focused on growing consumer demand, strengthening resources in innovation and strategically investing in supply chain capabilities, including self-manufacturing.
Since its inception, Kettle & Fire has created bone broths, broths, and soups that "maximize nutrient density and flavor while positively impacting the food system."
"In the decade since we first introduced Kettle & Fire, we've seen exciting changes in the bone broth and broth category," says Justin Mares, Co-founder of Kettle & Fire. "More than ever, consumers are taking their health into their own hands and looking for options they can trust to be part of that journey. Because health is in our bones, Kettle & Fire has been a trusted partner for health and wellness seekers since day one. Now, by owning and operating our production facility, we can continue to position the brand for strong growth while delivering products to nourish our consumers."
At KettleWorks, Kettle & Fire products will be made by following a process that includes slow simmering bones and nothing artificial to deliver nutrient-dense products. The company says it sources only the highest quality ingredients and performs rigorous quality checks before, during, and after the slow simmering process.
"Opening KettleWorks marks a significant milestone in our company's history," says Brian Hack, CEO of Kettle & Fire. "Self-manufacturing is one of the most important steps an emerging brand can take to ensure consistent service for its customers and improve its ability to partner with retailers, distributors, and other partners. By opening KettleWorks, we unlock significant capabilities which will enable us to deliver higher service levels and quality."
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