New Birds Eye facility opens in Waseca

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Published: Jun. 29, 2022 at 7:02 AM CDT|Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 12:30 PM CDT

WASECA, Minn. (KEYC) - The city of Waseca will celebrate its newest multi-million dollar Birds Eye vegetable facility today.

The $300 million dollar facility will process nearly 185 million pounds, including corn, peas, and rice.

This multi-year construction project replaces the current Birds Eye plant with room for future explansion.

A ribbon cutting will take place at 10 a.m. at the new facility, located on Brown Ave. in Waseca.

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