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Dr. Schar Bakery Expands in New Jersey

April 25, 2025
Italian bakery plans a $28 million expansion of its production and office space in Swedesboro, N.J.

Dr. Schar USA today announced today a $28 million expansion of its production and office space in Swedesboro, N.J. The project includes enhancements to the bakery facility, aimed at improving product consistency, efficiency and quality.

“This expansion is about more than just physical space—it’s about investing in our people and the future of our products,” said Jim Morris, general manager of Schar North America. A brand-new on-site canteen, staffed with a professional chef, is included to provide fresh, nutritious meals and a comfortable space for team members to recharge. In addition, the company has developed a community employee garden and outdoor eating area.

Dr. Schar, with headquarters in the German-speaking South Tyrol area of northernmost Italy, also consolidated its U.S. operations by relocating the Lyndhurst office team to the expanded Swedesboro location. The company, which specializes in foods for dietary needs, especially gluten intolerance, first opened its Swedesboro facility in 2012.

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Dave Fusaro | Editor in Chief

Dave Fusaro has served as editor in chief of Food Processing magazine since 2003. Dave has 30 years experience in food & beverage industry journalism and has won several national ASBPE writing awards for his Food Processing stories. Dave has been interviewed on CNN, quoted in national newspapers and he authored a 200-page market research report on the milk industry. Formerly an award-winning newspaper reporter who specialized in business writing, he holds a BA in journalism from Marquette University. Prior to joining Food Processing, Dave was Editor-In-Chief of Dairy Foods and was Managing Editor of Prepared Foods.

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