Conagra Brands Inc. on Sept. 4 said it plans to build a new innovation facility in Chicago as a research and development hub for its snacks business.
The Conagra Brands Center for Food Design in Chicago will be located next to the company's existing headquarters in commercial property The Merchandise Mart. The 40,000-square-foot site is expected to house 50 employees, including food and packaging designers and members of the company's culinary team.
Conagra Brands said it will continue to operate its Center for Food Design and Technology in Omaha, Neb., which is focused on expanded frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable meals as well as condiments. The Omaha site will remain the company's research and development center for food safety and technology development.
