Bioriginal Food and Science Corp., a Canada-based manufacturer of nutritional ingredients, has selected Grand Junction as the site of its newest U.S. expansion.
The expansion, announce by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) on Wednesday, is expected to support job growth and increased manufacturing activity as Bioriginal invests in domestic production.
Bioriginal is headquartered in Saskatoon, with facilities throughout Canada, the U.S. and Asia. The company specializes in manufacturing supplements like softgels, tinctures, bulk ingredients, and private and white-label solutions for human and pet nutrition markets.
“Bioriginal’s investment is enabling Softgel Co. to expand our team and build on the strong manufacturing foundation in Grand Junction,” said Softgel Co. Plant Manager Chad Stephens. “With new technology and increased capacity, we’re better positioned to support U.S. customers, strengthen Bioriginal’s footprint, and deliver high-quality production to a growing number of customers.”
“Another win for Western Colorado! I am excited to welcome Canadian based Bioriginal to expand in western Colorado, creating good-paying rural jobs,” said Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. “Colorado is the best place to live, work, and do business, and companies like Bioriginal support strong local economies, and employ our highly skilled workforce.”
Bioriginal selected Grand Junction because of the availability of an established manufacturing facility at 2202½ H Road, a highly skilled workforce, and a business environment well-suited for nutraceutical production.
This year, Bioriginal plans to invest around $2 million in the Grand Junction facility.
“Bioriginal’s expansion in Grand Junction is a powerful example of how state and local partners can work together to bring high-quality, primary jobs and economic diversification to Western Colorado,” said OEDIT Executive Director Eve Lieberman. “Bioriginal’s commitment to our state further solidifies Colorado’s position as a premier destination for advanced manufacturing, and we are excited to welcome Bioriginal.”
Bioriginal’s expansion into Grand Junction is expected to create at least 20 new primary jobs over eight years. The expansion received approval from the Colorado Economic Development Commission for the Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit, with incentives contingent upon the company — referred to as Project Moose throughout the OEDIT review process — meeting net new job creation and salary requirements, including meeting or exceeding the average annual wage in Mesa County ($57,421).
“Bioriginal’s investment will have a significant impact on Mesa County’s economy, creating high-quality, good-paying jobs and further diversifying our economic base,” said GJEP Executive Director Curtis Englehart.
“Their decision to choose Grand Junction as the site for their expansion shows our region’s ability to remain competitive and underscores Grand Junction as an emerging hub for logistics, manufacturing, and innovation.”
