General Mills announced Tuesday that it will spend $54 million to expand its research and development facility in the Twin Cities.
The project will add a new two-story pilot plant wing to the James Ford Bell Technical Center, which would expand the facility’s overall pilot space by 20% and provide “state-of-the-art” capabilities for the company’s R&D personnel.
The announcement represents what would be the largest investment in the JFB Center in its 65-year history. The new wing is expected to open in the fall of 2027.
“The new wing at our James Ford Bell Technical Center will add much needed flexibility in our pilot plant operations and empower our teams to collaborate more effectively to deliver the next generation of consumer-centric products,” General Mills Chief Innovation, Technology and Quality Officer Lanette Shaffer Werner said in a statement.
